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Join our operations team where you will be influential in shaping our business strategy and ensuring we have the most effective operations. Be your own boss by creating your own career path and pushing your professional limits.
Job Summary
The Shipping and Receiving Lead coordinates the incoming and outgoing shipment of material. Prepares paperwork and material for shipment and reviews paperwork of incoming material. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.
Principal Duties and 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 by common carrier with outside freight companies
Coordinates routing of orders and dispatches carrier with orders and appropriate delivery instructions consistent with the customer receiving times
Ensures all internal/external paperwork meets all UFP 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
May assist loading and unloading material from trucks or carts
Prepares various reports and correspondence as required
Performs other duties as required
Qualifications
Minimum high school diploma/GED
Minimum 6 months of experience in shipping and receiving or 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 forklift driver licensing process
Preferred understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures
Must be at least 18 years of age
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.