shipping and receiving Clerk
About The Position
The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for coordinating the incoming and outgoing shipment of material. This role involves preparing paperwork and material for shipment and reviewing paperwork of incoming material. The company, UFP Industries, has been successful for more than 65 years, profitable every year since its founding. It is described as a competitive and demanding work environment where employees are encouraged to build careers and advance. The company fosters a family-like culture, emphasizing hard work, smart work, continuous learning, and collaboration on a global scale.
Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma/GED
- Minimum 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.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of company policies, practices and procedures.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
