Shipping Clerk (28205)
Shipping Clerk (28205)
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Job Description
The hourly wage and bonus opportunities will vary based on position and shift.
The Opportunity:
As a Shipping Clerk youll be the key person responsible for coordinating the shipment of our products. Youll handle everything from preparing documentation to coordinating with carriers ensuring our lumber gets to our customers on time and in great condition. If you have excellent organizational skills a keen eye for detail and enjoy working in a dynamic setting this job at our sawmill in Urbana AR might just be for you! Join us and discover a pathway for career advancement where your hard work is not only recognized but rewarded.
This role is a full-time permanent position working Monday through Friday.
What you will do as a Shipping Clerk:
- Arrange and coordinate the shipping of lumber and wood products to customers ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
- Prepare and maintain all necessary shipping documents including bills of lading invoices and packing lists.
- Communicate with carriers to schedule pickups and deliveries and negotiate shipping rates when necessary.
- Monitor shipments to ensure they are delivered on time and resolve any issues that arise during transit.
- Assist with maintaining accurate inventory records and ensure products are correctly labeled and stored for shipping.
- Inspect outgoing shipments to ensure they meet quality standards and customer specifications.
- Handle customer inquiries and provide updates on shipment status as needed.
- Work closely with production warehouse and sales teams to ensure seamless shipping operations.
Experience and skills that will help you stand out:
- Previous experience in shipping logistics or a related role preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to effectively interact with carriers and customers.
- Proficiency with shipping software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
- Ability to think on your feet and resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment including standing for long periods and lifting heavy objects when necessary.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team.
Dont check off every single bullet point Studies show that people are reluctant to apply for positions they arent 100% qualified for. At Canfor our focus is finding the right fit for our organization not a criteria checklist. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align.
At Canfor diversity meansunderstanding recognizing and valuingthe differences that make each person unique. We see inclusion and diversity as essential to our productivity creativity innovation and competitive advantage. Therefore we strive for afair and equitable recruitment process where hiring decisions are based on each applicants qualifications and experience.
Employment Type
Full Time
