Shipping and yard Laborers

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 organizes and moves material in the yards

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.
• Help ensure deliveries are on time and ready for transport
• Assists in organizing and moving material in the job yards.
• Maintains proper documentation and records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• 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.