Position Title: Administrative Assistant Salary/ Hourly: Hourly

2nd Shift 3:00p.m.-11:30 p.m.

General Summary

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk is for coordinating 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.

Requirement Knowledge

• 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 on lumber math, lumber grades and species.
• Successful completion of forklift driver licensing process.
• Preferred understanding on company policies, practices and procedures.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Conduct

• Safety conscious and strong
• Team player and goal oriented
• Participates in Safety and CI programs
• Leads by exam pie and has positive attitude
• Looks for ways to improve productivity and department results
• Punctual and reliable

Skills and abilities

• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English; ability read and write English
• Ability to recognize safe vs. unsafe working conditions
• Ability to plan, and organize the work of others, determine priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure and stress.
• Ability to identify problems and find viable solutions
• Ability to understand and use basic math and numbers, and to use a computer, calculator, and telephone.
• Demonstrated ability to frequently get on and off the forklift, and to strap and tie down shipments.
• Ability to multitask and pay attention to detail
• Ability to work under indirect supervision
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Ability to work hours mandated by management

Principal Duties and 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 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 assists loading and unloading material from trucks or carts.
• Prepares various reports and correspondence as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Sunbelt Forest Products is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pressure treated lumber headquartered in Bartow, Florida, with plants in Rockledge, FL., Louisville, AL., Athens, AL., Ringgold GA., Thomaston, GA., Moneta, VA., Mosheim, TN., Hampton, VA., Fairless Hills, PA., and Greeneville, TN. We specialize in providing products that hold up to the harsh tropical climates of Florida, the Southeastern United States, and the Caribbean. We are committed to creating value for consumers and conserving forests by extending the life of wood and wood products.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer, maintain a drug-free workplace and offer competitive salary and benefits (health, dental, vision, paid vacation, and Holidays, 401(k) plan with matching contribution, company sponsored and additional voluntary life insurance, short and long-term disability). Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, handicap, or veteran status. Candidates for employment will be subject to testing to determine the presence of illegal controlled substance(s) in their system.