Warehouse Receiving Clerk

Position Summary:   The receiving clerk is responsible for receiving in all raw materials and chemicals from various vendors and entering the items into the ERP system (Process Pro) accurately and in a timely manner to allow all members of the company visibility of what is available for production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The receiving department checks all incoming products for proper case count, verifies it against the accompanying Bill of Lading, Shipping Manifest and/or packing list and assures the quantity received.
• If the physical count does not match the amount on the accompanying paper, the Bill of Lading is signed for as short and the number of items short is clearly indicated on the receiving ticket and the freight bill. The same holds true for damaged material, but the damaged is described as well as noted “DAMAGED”.
• Receiving personnel are encouraged to exercise good judgment in the receipt of damaged goods. If additional input is required the next appropriate person to consult is the purchasing manager responsible for the item in question.
• All items received in are considered “quarantine” until they are inspected and released.
• All items received in are entered into the MRP software and matched with the purchase orders provided by the purchasing department.
• All receiving tickets, signed BOL’s etc., are forwarded to purchasing manager as quickly as possible.
• If the material passes all of the required inspection, an inventory label is stamped as “approved”
• Attached to each container of the item, with the SAP part#, description, qty, manufacturer, date received and approval stamp of inspector on it.
• Each box, drum or container must have its own label. The material is then transferred to the raw material storage area outside of the receiving area.
• The receiving clerk is expected to keep the area organized and clean. Its materials cannot be entered into the MRP software, the purchasing group must be informed for resolution.
• Other duties may be assigned. 

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 months of relevant experience in a warehouse or logistics environment preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to accurately count and measure items.         
• Ability to read and understand technical documents and instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to identify and resolve minor issues.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.