Shipping & Receiving Lead - 1st Shift

UFP Industries; Thornton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in California is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Lead to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, prepare required paperwork, and review documents for accuracy while adhering to DOT regulations. This role operates under supervision with clear guidelines and collaborates with sales and production teams.

Minimum 6 months of shipping/receiving experience, knowledge of loading techniques, weight limits, and MS Office tools is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
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Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule outbound loads with sales and production.
• Determine loading order and placement of product.
• Verify shipping documents and record discrepancies.
• Set up loads for common carriers with outside freight companies.
• Coordinate routing of orders and dispatch with delivery instructions.
• Ensure paperwork meets DOT regulations and company procedures.
• Document shortages on orders and inform sales/admin.
• Handle tracing/expediting orders.
• Maintain documentation of incoming/outgoing shipments.
• Assist loading/unloading material as needed.
• Prepare reports and correspondence as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

DOT regulations knowledge

Loading techniques

Documentation & records keeping

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

The Shipping and Receiving Lead coordinates the incoming and outgoing shipment of material. Prepares paperwork and material for shipment and reviews paperwork of incoming material. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.

Principal Duties and 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 by common carrier with outside freight companies
• Coordinates routing of orders and dispatches carrier with orders and appropriate delivery instructions consistent with the customer receiving times
• Ensures all internal/external paperwork meets all UFP 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 loading and unloading material from trucks or carts
• Prepares various reports and correspondence as required
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma/GED
• Minimum 6 months of experience in shipping and receiving or related area
• 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