Shipping Lead

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. Please watch our welcome video below to learn more about UFP Industries! Click Here to Review Truck Driver Postings Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.