Night Shift Shipping & Receiving Clerk

UFP Industries•Mosheim, TN

About The Position

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk coordinates incoming and outgoing material shipments. The position prepares paperwork and material for shipment and reviews paperwork for incoming material. This is a night-shift role.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or GED.
At least 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 the forklift driver licensing process.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Preferred understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule outbound loads with sales and production.
Determine the proper loading order and placement of product.
Verify shipping documents and record discrepancies.
Arrange loads shipped via common carrier with outside freight companies.
Coordinate order routing and dispatch carriers with orders and delivery instructions that meet customer receiving times.
Ensure internal and external paperwork complies with Universal and DOT regulations and procedures.
Document order shortages, investigate their causes, and inform sales and administration.
Respond to calls about tracing or expediting orders and take appropriate action.
Maintain documentation and records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
May assist with loading and unloading material from trucks or carts.
Prepare reports and correspondence as required.
Perform other duties as required.