Shipping & Receiving Coordinator — DOT-Aware & Freight Ready

UFP Industries; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, prep paperwork, and verify documents. The role ensures shipments align with customer timelines and regulatory requirements.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least 6 months shipping/receiving experience, and forklift licensing. Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook is needed to prepare reports and communicate with teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma/GED.
• 6 months of experience in shipping and receiving or related areas.
• Working knowledge of standard DOT concepts, regulations, practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of proper loading techniques, weight limitations, and company procedures.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of lumber math, lumber grades and species.
• Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process.
• Preferred understanding of company policies, practices and procedures.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and schedules all outbound loads and coordinates with sales and production.
• Determines proper loading order and placement of product.
• Verifies shipping documents and records any discrepancies.
• Set up all loads to be shipped via common carrier with outside freight companies.
• Coordinates routing of orders and dispatches carrier with orders and appropriate delivery instructions consistent with customer receiving times.
• Ensures all internal/external paperwork meets all Universal as well as DOT regulations and procedures.
• Documents any shortage on orders, investigates reasons for occurrence and informs sales and admin of the shortage.
• Takes and acts upon all calls for tracing and/or expediting orders.
• Maintains proper documentation and records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• May assist with loading and unloading material from trucks or carts.
• Prepares various reports and correspondence as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

DOT regulations

Lumber math

Lumber grades

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

UFP Industries is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, prep paperwork, and verify documents. The role ensures shipments align with customer timelines and regulatory requirements.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least 6 months shipping/receiving experience, and forklift licensing. Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook is needed to prepare reports and communicate with teams.