Shipping & Receiving Clerk I

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Captures and schedules all outbound loads and collaborates with sales and production.
• Determines the correct loading sequence and positioning of products.
• Verifies shipping documents and addresses any discrepancies.
• Sets up all loads for shipping via common carriers with external freight companies.
• Coordinates the routing of orders and dispatches carriers with appropriate delivery instructions in line with customer receiving times.
• Ensures all internal/external paperwork complies with Universal and DOT regulations and procedures.
• Documents any shortages on orders, investigates the causes, and informs sales and administration.
• Takes and acts upon all calls for tracing and/or expediting orders.
• Maintains accurate documentation and records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Might assist with loading and unloading materials from trucks or carts.
• Prepares various reports and correspondence as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Bilingual skills are highly preferred.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in shipping and receiving or related fields.
• Working knowledge of standard DOT concepts, regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of proper loading techniques, weight limitations, and company procedures.
• Basic knowledge of lumber math, lumber grades, and species.
• Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process.
• Prior understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures.
• At least 18 years of age.