Universal Forest Products, Inc. Riverside , CA 92501
Posted 1 week ago
Join our operations team where you will be influential in shaping our business strategy and ensuring we have the most effective operations. Be your own boss by creating your own career path and pushing your professional limits.
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 reviews paperwork of incoming material.
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.
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 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.
Compensation & Benefit Information:
Hourly/Salary Pay Range: $20-$25 hourly dependent on experience*
Bonus/Incentive Pay (appropriate item below would be inserted based on the job):
For hourly positions with incentive pay: Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses. A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.
Benefits currently offered to our employees:
Medical insurance
Health savings account with company contribution
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and voluntary life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Stock purchase program with employee discount
Educational reimbursement
Wellness programs and challenges
Other supplemental benefits
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Universal Forest Products, Inc.