Shipping & Receiving Lead - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Shipping & Receiving Lead coordinates the incoming and outgoing shipment of material, prepares shipment paperwork and material, and reviews paperwork for incoming material. The role follows instructions and pre-established guidelines and works under immediate supervision. The position coordinates outbound loads with sales and production, determines product loading order and placement, arranges shipments with common carriers, routes orders, and dispatches carriers with delivery instructions that meet customer receiving times. It also verifies shipping documents, maintains shipment records, investigates shortages, and helps trace or expedite orders. The Lead may assist with loading and unloading and prepares reports and correspondence as needed.
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
- Coordinate and schedule outbound loads with sales and production.
- Determine the proper loading order and placement of products.
- Verify shipping documents and record discrepancies.
- Set up loads for shipment by common carrier with outside freight companies.
- Coordinate order routing and dispatch carriers with orders and delivery instructions consistent with customer receiving times.
- Ensure internal and external paperwork meets UFP and DOT regulations and procedures.
- Document order shortages, investigate their causes, and inform sales and administration.
- Respond to and act on calls to trace or expedite orders.
- Maintain documentation and records for incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Assist with loading and unloading material from trucks or carts when needed.
- Prepare reports and correspondence as required.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Health savings account with company contribution
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Stock purchase program with employee discount
- Educational reimbursement
- Wellness programs and challenges
- Other supplemental benefits
- Incentive pay may be available for certain roles, including piece-rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses.
- A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may be provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
