Shipping Clerk

Rex Lumber, LLC.•Troy, AL

About The Position

The Shipping Clerk is responsible for coordinating, preparing, and documenting outbound shipments while ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency. This role supports yard operations by pulling orders, tracking shipments, preparing required documentation, and coordinating with freight carriers to ensure the most beneficial service for the company.

Requirements

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to perform repetitive or continuous physical tasks over time
Ability to bend, stretch, twist, and reach as required by the job
Perform routine equipment maintenance and identify maintenance needs
Monitor gauges, dials, and indicators to ensure equipment is functioning properly
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to complete production tallies, downtime tallies, and daily reports
Basic mathematical skills
Understanding of basic machine components and operations
Strong eye-hand-foot coordination
Solid decision-making and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Pull customer orders and prepare materials for shipment
Operate shipping and inventory software systems
Prepare, review, and compare bills of lading and shipping tickets
Ensure all lumber shipped is accurate in grade, width, length, and number of bundles
Verify the identity of trucking companies and customers prior to loading
Assist with loading and unloading delivery trucks in compliance with safety procedures
Coordinate and contract freight carriers to support operational and cost efficiency
Conduct inventories of lumber and materials as required
Maintain shipping logs and organized shipping records
Participate in action planning and continuous improvement efforts
Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Assist other operators and departments as needed
Maintain a clean, organized, and debris-free work area