Shipping Clerk

Job Posting Title

Shipping Clerk

About Rex Lumber

Rex Lumber has been family-owned and operated for over 90 years. We believe in our communities and in the honest, hardworking people who live in them. Today, Rex Lumber employs more than 700 team members across Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi and is an industry leader in Southern Yellow Pine manufacturing.

We are committed to providing our employees with a strong safety culture, long-term career opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you are looking for a career—not just a job—with a company that values reliability, teamwork, and growth, Rex Lumber may be the right fit for you.

Department

Yard

Position Summary

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.

Essential Duties & 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

Additional Duties

• Assist other operators and departments as needed

• Maintain a clean, organized, and debris-free work area

Qualifications & Skills

• 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

Safety Responsibilities

• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hardhat, safety glasses, and hearing protection

• Do not enter restricted areas without authorization

• Report unsafe or malfunctioning equipment immediately to a supervisor

• Request assistance when tasks exceed individual knowledge or ability

• Visually inspect equipment and work areas prior to operation

• Use standard lockout/tagout procedures when required

• Use proper lifting techniques, lifting with legs and not the back

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures

Benefits & Perks

• Company-paid health insurance

• Prescription drug coverage

• Dental and vision insurance

• Telemedicine program through Teladoc

• Wellness incentives

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 7 paid holidays

• Term life, accidental death, and critical care insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Strive Rewards Program

• Employee referral program

• Safety incentives

• Uniform rental program

• Boot loan program

Ready to Apply?

If you are dependable, safety-focused, and interested in a long-term career with a company that values its employees, we encourage you to apply and join the Rex Lumber team.