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Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Universal Forest Products, Inc.Las Vegas, NV

$18 - $24 / hour

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Entry-level
Compensation
$18-$24/hour
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

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.

Hourly Pay Range

$17.50 - $24.00 hourly dependent on experience.

Bonus/Incentive Pay

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.

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