Shipping Supervisor

UFP Industries, Inc; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Lead to coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, prepare and review shipping paperwork, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations.

This role operates under supervision and collaborates with sales and production to optimize loading and dispatch processes. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 6 months of shipping/receiving experience, forklift licensing, and proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma/GED.
• 6 months shipping/receiving experience.
• 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.
• Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process.
• Preferred understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

DOT concepts

Loading techniques

Forklift licensing

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




• 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

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.