About This Role
This shipping lead role coordinates the incoming and outgoing shipment of materials, preparing paperwork and material for dispatch and reviewing incoming paperwork. The position relies on pre-established guidelines and works under immediate supervision.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and schedule all outbound loads and coordinate with sales and production
- Determine proper loading order and placement of product
- Verify shipping documents and record any discrepancies
- Set up all loads to be shipped by common carrier with outside freight companies
- Coordinate routing of orders and dispatch carrier with orders and appropriate delivery instructions consistent with the customer receiving times
- Ensure all internal/external paperwork meets all UFP as well as DOT regulations and procedures
- Document any shortage on orders, investigate reasons for occurrence, and inform sales and admin of the shortage
- Take and act upon all calls for tracing and/or expediting orders
- Maintain proper documentation and records of incoming and outgoing shipments
- May assist loading and unloading material from trucks or carts
- Prepare various reports and correspondence as required
- Perform other duties as required
Requirements
- 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
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Nice to have:
- Understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures
