Shipping & Receiving Clerk I - 1st Shift

UFP Industries•Thornton, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for coordinating inbound and outbound shipments of material, including scheduling, and communicating with drivers to ensure timely loading and unloading activities. Prepares shipment paperwork and material for outbound deliveries and reviews documentation for incoming material to ensure accuracy and compliance.

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

6-12 months of experience as a forklift operator is preferred.
Preferred 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.
Assist’s with loading and unloading material from trucks or carts when needed.
Prepares various reports and correspondence as required.
Demonstrates strong communication skills through timely email review and response.
Processes and closes shipping documentation in a timely manner while coordinating with Production to ensure inventory availability and shipment readiness.
Support Shipping and Receiving operations by performing assigned duties and assisting with additional tasks as needed to meet business objectives.
Helps coordinate inbound loads and appointments.
Helps update YAM.