Warehouse Clerk

Job Title

Clerk Receiving

Department

Receiving

Reports To

Assistant Department Manager or Department Manager

Position Overview

A warehouse receiving clerk is responsible for receiving and processing incoming product shipments, maintaining inventory counts and quality control procedures.

Additionally, the receiving clerk is responsible for ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction when picking up orders or making returns at the facility.

Supervisory responsibilities


* This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Duties and responsibilities


* Compare identifying information and count, weigh, or measures item of incoming shipments to verify information against bills of lading, packing slips, invoices, orders, or other records.


* Customer facing role that requires professional communication with suppliers, vendors, and shipping companies to coordinate delivery schedules and resolve any issues with shipments.


* Preparing, maintaining, and recording records of inventories, receipts, purchases, or deliveries to assess supply needs.


* Assisting in the unloading and unpacking of products from trucks, processing return items and ensuring proper item storage.


* Performing regular material warehouse audits to ensure that material is undamaged and maintained neatly throughout the warehouse.


* Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment, including sweeping and mopping floors, removing debris and clutter, and properly disposing of packaging materials.


* Occasionally assisting with other warehouse tasks, such as picking and packing orders, conducting inventory counts, and preparing merchandise for shipment.


* All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required skills/abilities


* Basic knowledge of Warehouse organization procedures.


* Great communication and interpersonal abilities.


* Able to work in a collaborative team environment.


* High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize tasks.


* Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.


* Able to lift and move heavy merchandise items.


* Flexible schedule, including ability to work on weekends, as needed.


* Suitable computer skills required.

education and experience


* Previous experience with receiving functions including RF scanning preferred.


* Precise data entry and reporting skills required.


* Attention to detail and basic math skills are required.


* Customer Service experience required.


* Demonstrated problem solving skills are required.


* WMS experience preferred.


* High school diploma or equivalent.

physical requirements


* Standing, walking, bending, squatting most of the time.


* Repetitive motions including pushing & pulling with hands most of the time.


* Frequently carrying up to 25 lbs.


* Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.


* Seldom sitting or crawling.