Receiving Clerk

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, or distribution preferred.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely.
• Comfortable using handheld scanners, computers, and inventory systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle warehouse materials as required.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous warehouse, distribution, logistics, shipping, receiving, or inventory management experience.
• Prior experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers, or other warehouse equipment.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Experience using handheld RF scanners or barcode scanning technology.
• Experience working with inventory management software, ERP systems, or warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Ability to accurately read and interpret purchase orders, packing slips, bills of lading, and shipping documents.
• Experience with order fulfillment, material picking, staging, packaging, and shipping processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing warehouse demands.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to maintain productivity while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multiple departments.
• Self-motivated with the ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong teamwork skills and willingness to assist coworkers when needed.
• Dependable attendance record and strong work ethic.
• Commitment to following company procedures, safety policies, and OSHA guidelines.
• Basic computer skills, including email, spreadsheets, and inventory programs.
• Experience with cycle counting, stock rotation, and inventory auditing.
• Ability to identify damaged materials and properly document product issues.
• Experience loading and unloading freight carriers, flatbeds, and delivery vehicles.
• Ability to safely lift and handle heavy or oversized materials.
• Experience working with power tools, hand tools, or warehouse assembly tasks.
• Familiarity with 5S, lean warehouse practices, or continuous improvement processes.
• Customer-service mindset when supporting internal teams, drivers, vendors, or customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments for accuracy, quality, and quantity.
• Use handheld scanners and warehouse management systems to receive, locate, pick, and process inventory.
• Perform basic math calculations to verify counts, quantities, measurements, and inventory accuracy.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment including pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Pick, pack, and fulfill customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks while following proper safety procedures.
• Organize and stock inventory in designated warehouse locations.
• Identify and report product shortages, damages, or discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments.
• Prioritize tasks and manage responsibilities with limited supervision when needed.
• Support additional warehouse duties and projects as assigned.