About this role
Job Summary
The Receiving Clerk efficiently manages incoming shipments, verifies contents, inspects for damages, and maintains accurate records to support warehouse operations. Makes system updates as necessary.
- Primary Duties Receive incoming shipments of goods and materials, ensuring accuracy and completeness by verifying against purchase orders and other relevant documentation.
- Inspect shipments for damages or discrepancies, recording findings and promptly reporting any issues to the appropriate parties.
- Coordinate and prepare items for quality inspection, assisting in conducting necessary inspections or audits as required.
- Maintain systematic filing and organization of documents to ensure easy access and retrieval as needed.
- Collaborate with and direct material handlers to ensure efficient and safe movement of goods and materials within the warehouse, prioritizing tasks based on operational needs.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, or other equipment to unload and move shipments as needed, while performing routine maintenance checks and promptly reporting any issues.
- Restocking products and materials and keeping area clean and organized.
- Use of handheld scanners or other technology to ensure correct items are accounted for.
- Other duties as assigned Qualifications Ability to accurately verify shipments against purchase orders and other documentation.
- Basic math skills for inventory counts and order verification.
- Proficiency in using handheld scanners and warehouse management software and MS Office suite of products.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with vendors, carriers, and internal teams.
- Knowledge of and commitment to warehouse safety practices and procedures.
- Physical Requirement: Must be able to properly lift, pack, stack and wrap up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands to touch, grasp, handle and feel items.
- Noise level is usually moderate.
- Warehouse temperature may reach up to 90 degrees during the Summer months.
Education / Experience High School Diploma or Equivalent Previous experience in a warehouse, receiving, or related field is often preferred.