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RECEIVING CLERK

SMC
Nicholasville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/6/2026
Receiving Clerk

Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift (Start time between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM)
Reports To: Receiving Supervisor

Join Our Team!

We're looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Receiving Clerk to join our materials team. In this role, you'll be responsible for receiving, inspecting, organizing, and distributing inventory while ensuring accuracy and maintaining quality standards. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in staying organized, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do
  • Receive incoming shipments by unpacking, inspecting, and verifying part numbers, quantities, and condition.
  • Record received inventory accurately in the inventory system.
  • Label and store materials using FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory practices.
  • Communicate discrepancies, damaged shipments, and shortages with purchasing personnel.
  • Pull, count, label, and issue materials for production work orders.
  • Perform cycle counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records through physical counts and system transactions.
  • Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to safely transport materials.
  • Keep the receiving area clean, organized, and compliant with all safety procedures.
  • Assist with additional warehouse duties as assigned.
QualificationsRequired
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience with shipping and receiving procedures.
  • Ability to read and write English.
  • Basic math and computer skills.
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
  • Ability to safely operate a forklift, manual pallet jack, and basic office equipment.
Preferred
  • Experience using inventory management or ERP software.
  • Previous warehouse or manufacturing experience.
What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Time management abilities
  • Good communication skills
  • Basic computer and keyboard proficiency
  • Mechanical and technical aptitude
  • Initiative and dependability
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and climb throughout the workday.
  • Frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and moderate noise levels.
Schedule
  • Full-time
  • Monday through Friday
  • Day shift (start time between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM)
Why Join Us?

We value employees who are dependable, safety-focused, and committed to quality. You'll become part of a team that supports manufacturing operations through teamwork, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to protected status.

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