Shipping and Receiving

**Job Summary** The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is responsible for coordinating the incoming and outgoing shipment of material. Prepares paperwork and material for shipment and reviews paperwork of incoming material. **Principal Duties & 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. - May assist with 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 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. - Preferred understanding of company policies, practices and procedures. - Must be at least 18 years of age. ### *The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*