Shipping & Receiving Lead - 1st Shift

UFP Thornton, LLC; Thornton (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA contribution

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

UFP Thornton, LLC is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Lead to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, prepare paperwork, and ensure accuracy under supervision.

You will schedule loads, verify documents, and maintain records while following DOT regulations and company policies. Proficiency with Excel/Outlook and forklift certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma/GED.
• At least 6 months of shipping/receiving experience.
• Working knowledge of DOT concepts, regulations, practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of loading techniques, weight limits and company procedures.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Forklift driver licensing completed.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

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
• 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

Compensation & Benefit Information

Hourly/Salary Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.00 an hour dependent on experience* *pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Bonus/Incentive Pay: Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses. A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

Benefits currently offered to our employees

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Culture

Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.