Shipping Clerk

UFP Industries • Harrisonville, MO

6d

About The Position

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk coordinates incoming and outgoing shipments of material. The role prepares paperwork and materials for shipment and reviews paperwork for incoming material. The clerk also coordinates outbound loads, works with sales and production, schedules carriers, verifies shipment documentation, and maintains shipment records.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months of experience in shipping and receiving or a 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 the 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 outbound loads with sales and production.
• Determines the proper loading order and placement of product.
• Verifies shipping documents and records discrepancies.
• Sets up loads to be shipped via common carriers with outside freight companies.
• Coordinates order routing and dispatches carriers with orders and delivery instructions consistent with customer receiving times.
• Ensures internal and external paperwork complies with Universal and DOT regulations and procedures.
• Documents order shortages, investigates their causes, and informs sales and administration.
• Responds to calls to trace or expedite orders.
• Maintains documentation and records for incoming and outgoing shipments.
• May assist with loading and unloading material from trucks or carts.
• Prepares reports and correspondence as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED