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Must have7
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
Nice to have1
Preferred understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures
Eligibility1
Must be at least 18 years of age
Skills
Excel
Word
Outlook
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
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Coordinates and schedules all outbound loads and coordinates with sales and production
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Determines proper loading order and placement of product
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Verifies shipping documents and records any discrepancies
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Set up all loads to be shipped by common carrier with outside freight companies
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Coordinates routing of orders and dispatches carrier with orders and appropriate delivery instructions consistent with the customer receiving times
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Ensures all internal/external paperwork meets all UFP as well as DOT regulations and procedures
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Documents any shortage on orders, investigates reasons for occurrence, and informs sales and admin of the shortage.
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Takes and acts upon all calls for tracing and/or expediting orders
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Maintains proper documentation and records of incoming and outgoing shipments
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May assist loading and unloading material from trucks or carts
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Prepares various reports and correspondence as required
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Performs other duties as required
Qualifications
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Minimum high school diploma/GED
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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
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Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process
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Preferred understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures