Receiving Clerk

Receiving Clerk
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Pay: $15/hour
Hours: Monday – Friday, hours may vary
Overtime and weekends may be required

Job Summary
We’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Receiving Clerk to join our fast-paced warehouse team! In this hands-on role, you’ll help keep daily operations running smoothly by verifying incoming shipments, ensuring materials are accurately labeled and documented, and coordinating with forklift operators to keep inventory moving efficiently. You’ll play an important role in identifying shipment discrepancies, maintaining accurate inventory records, and making sure incoming materials are properly received and ready for storage. The ideal candidate is organized, safety-minded, and enjoys working as part of a team where accuracy and attention to detail make a difference.

Responsibilities

Verify incoming raw materials against packing documentation to ensure accurate quantities and product information.
Support the unloading and receiving process to ensure incoming shipments are properly handled and accounted for.
Apply inbound shipment tags to individual pallets, racks, and containers for accurate identification and traceability.
Place batch tags on materials once receiving transactions have been processed in SAP.
Inspect incoming shipments for visible damage and promptly report concerns involving products, trailers, or facility property to the supervisor.
Identify, document, and communicate shipment shortages or overages to the appropriate team lead or supervisor.
Clearly mark inbound shipments with discrepancies using established identification procedures.
Record and communicate the physical storage locations of incoming raw materials.
Follow established receiving procedures for indoor and outside storage areas.
Work alongside forklift (Hi-Lo) operators to ensure materials are properly identified, staged, and moved to designated locations.
Maintain accurate receiving documentation and follow company inventory control procedures.
Support department 5S standards by keeping receiving docks and work areas clean, safe, and organized.
Communicate effectively with warehouse team members and supervisors to resolve receiving issues.
Follow all company safety procedures and warehouse operating guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned


Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Previous Hi-Lo/Forklift operator's license or certification.
Strong understanding of warehouse shipping and receiving procedures, including outside storage operations.
Strong attention to detail when verifying quantities, labels, and shipment documentation.
Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Willingness to work as part of a team and follow established safety procedures.
Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous warehouse receiving, shipping, or inventory experience.
Familiarity with SAP or similar warehouse inventory systems.
Experience verifying inbound shipments, identifying discrepancies, and maintaining inventory traceability.
Knowledge of warehouse 5S organization and safety practices.