Shipping & Receiving Clerk I

Overview

Coordinate inbound/outbound shipments, handle paperwork, and ensure compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• load planning
• order routing
• dispatch coordination
• shipment tracking
• documentation
• regulatory compliance

Tasks

-Determines proper loading order and placement of product. -Coordinates routing of orders and dispatches carrier with orders and appropriate delivery instructions consistent with customer receiving times. -Coordinates and schedules all outbound loads and coordinates with sales and production. -Set up all loads to be shipped via common carrier with outside freight companies. -Takes and acts upon all calls for tracing and/or expediting orders. -Documents any shortage on orders, investigates reasons for occurrence and informs sales and admin of the shortage. -Verifies shipping documents and records any discrepancies. -May assist with loading and unloading material from trucks or carts. -Maintains proper documentation and records of incoming and outgoing shipments. -Prepares various reports and correspondence as required. -Ensures all internal/external paperwork meets all Universal as well as DOT regulations and procedures.

Requirements

• forklift
• excel
• dot
• high school
• shipping
• lumber

What You Bring

-Minimum 6 months of experience in shipping and receiving or related areas. -Working knowledge of proper loading techniques, weight limitations, and company procedures. -Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process. -Must be at least 18 years of age. -Working knowledge of Excel, word and Outlook. -Preferred understanding of company policies, practices and procedures. -Working knowledge of standard DOT concepts, regulations, practices and procedures. -Minimum high school diploma/GED -Basic knowledge of lumber math, lumber grades and species.

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Benefits

-Educational reimbursement -Disability insurance -Dental insurance -Vision insurance -Stock purchase program with employee discount -Wellness programs and challenges -Medical insurance -Paid vacation and holidays -Basic and voluntary life insurance -Health savings account with company contribution -401(k) plan with company match

About Ufp Industries

-It serves builders, manufacturers, and big-box retailers with products ranging from engineered lumber to custom packaging systems. -By operating as North America’s largest softwood converter and global pressure-treat leader, it gains scale and sourcing advantages. -It delivers for residential, commercial, industrial, and packaging customers through hundreds of facilities across several continents. -Notable projects include custom truss systems, composite decking brands, and ISTA-certified packaging labs.

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