Shipping & Receiving Clerk I - 2nd Shift

Who We Are:

Advantage Label & Packaging (A UFP Packaging Company), was built upon the belief that relationships are the fundamental elements for success. From our customers and vendors to our team members, our goal is to create long-term partnerships based on trust. We are focused to making lives better for our clients, employees, and business partners. Our unique approach to labeling solutions to be the expert and trusted advisor for every piece of the puzzle, not just printed labels. The breadth of our solutions includes equipment, software, technical support, and service. This has led to us growing our business nationwide and internationally.

Our Core Values & What We Look for in a Candidate:

• Dependability & consistently trustworthy

• Seeing the best in yourself and in others.

• Desiring a meaningful relationship with the customer.

• Seeking out challenges and thriving on them.

• Having the Heart of a Servant.

Advantage Label & Packaging is located in Grand Rapids, MI.

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.

Benefits:

• 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

Advantage Label & Packaging is a growing company. There is continuously increasing demand for our services and solutions. We have a family-oriented team and supportive leadership. We work together to exceed our customers' dynamic needs.