About the role
Pay: $18.00 to $22.00 per hour
Description
Job Summary
The Receiving Clerk is responsible for accepting, inspecting, and recording incoming shipments of goods and materials, ensuring accuracy against purchase orders, and preparing items for storage or distribution. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate inventory records and smooth warehouse operations.
Key Responsibilities
Receive incoming deliveries from carriers and verify shipments against packing slips, invoices, and purchase orders
Inspect goods for damage, defects, or discrepancies and report issues to the appropriate department
Unload trucks and shipments using hand trucks, pallet jacks, or forklifts as needed
Count, weigh, and measure items to confirm order accuracy
Enter received inventory into the warehouse management system (WMS) or inventory database
Label, sort, and organize products for storage in designated areas
Coordinate with purchasing and warehouse staff to resolve order discrepancies
Maintain clean, organized, and safe receiving dock and storage areas
Process and document returns, damaged goods, or backorders
Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory audits
Maintain accurate paperwork and digital records for all incoming shipments
Requirements
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required
Previous experience in receiving, shipping, or warehouse operations preferred
Basic computer skills; experience with inventory or WMS software a plus
Ability to operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, and/or forklifts (certification a plus)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to lift and move heavy items (typically up to 50 lbs, more with equipment)
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods
Comfortable working in a warehouse environment (varying temperatures, noise levels)
Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment