Shipping and Receiving Clerk/ Dispatch Assistant

FULL-TIME

$18.75/hr

General Summary

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is for coordinating 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 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 assists loading and unloading material from trucks or carts.

· Prepares various reports and correspondence as required.

· Performs other duties as required.

Job Specifications

Knowledge

· 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 on lumber math, lumber grades and species.

· Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process.

· Preferred understanding on company policies, practices and procedures.

· Must be at least 18 years of age.

Skills and abilities

· Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English; ability read and write English

· Ability to recognize safe vs. unsafe working conditions

· Ability to plan, and organize the work of others, determine priorities, meet deadlines and work

under pressure and stress.

· Ability to identify problems and find viable solutions

· Ability to understand and use basic math and numbers, and to use a computer, calculator, and telephone. · Demonstrated ability to frequently get on and off the forklift, and to strap and tie down shipments. · Ability to multitask and pay attention to detail · Ability to work under indirect supervision · Ability to pass a drug test · Ability to work hours mandated by management Conduct · Safety conscious and strong · Team player and goal oriented · Participates in Safety and CI programs · Leads by example and has positive attitude · Looks for ways to improve productivity and department results · Punctual and reliable

Shift start: 9:00AM Shift length: 8 hours

• Health, dental, vision insurance - available after 60 days
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan

• Must pass drug screen
• Can lift 10 lbs
• Must be at least 18+ years old

Universal Forest Products, Inc., is a U.S.-based global corporation that finds reward in its roots and its hard-earned success. Founded in 1955 as a supplier of lumber to the manufactured housing industry, Universal today is a multibillion-dollar holding company with subsidiaries around the globe that serve three robust markets: retail, industrial and construction. Since 1993, Universal has been publicly traded (Nasdaq: UFPI). We’re headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.