Warehouse Clerk

Description

The Receiving Clerk is responsible for accurately receiving, inspecting, documenting, and transacting all inbound material. This role helps protect inventory accuracy and production continuity by verifying shipments, resolving discrepancies, maintaining traceability, and ensuring inbound material is received and processed before the end of each shift whenever possible.

Requirements

Receiving Operations

• Receive all inbound shipments and verify quantities against packing slips and purchase orders.
• Inspect materials for damage, shortages, incorrect items, and other discrepancies.
• Separate and clearly identify priority, production, and stock materials.
• Escalate shortages, damages, and documentation issues immediately to the Warehouse Supervisor.

System Transactions and Documentation

• Process receipts accurately and promptly in the company WMS and/or ERP system.
• Complete all receiving transactions before leaving each day whenever possible.
• Maintain organized receiving records and supporting documentation.
• Investigate and help resolve receiving discrepancies.

Inventory Accuracy and Traceability

• Verify part numbers, lot numbers, serial numbers, and quantities.
• Support cycle counts, inventory audits, and inventory-accuracy goals.
• Maintain material traceability requirements where applicable.
• Follow FIFO and established material-handling standards.

Production and Cross-Functional Support

• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, Warehouse Operations, and Transportation/Logistics.
• Communicate shortages, quality concerns, urgent receipts, and other inbound issues quickly and clearly.

Safety and Continuous Improvement

• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe receiving area.
• Identify opportunities to improve receiving processes.
• Support 5S and Lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in receiving, warehouse operations, inventory control, shipping and receiving, or a related manufacturing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of WMS and/or ERP receiving transactions preferred.
• Ability to compare purchase orders, packing slips, labels, part numbers, lot numbers, serial numbers, and quantities with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, maintain accurate documentation, and communicate issues promptly.
• Ability to work effectively with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, Warehouse Operations, and Logistics teams.
• Commitment to safety, organization, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Key Performance Indicators

• Receiving transaction accuracy
• Inventory accuracy
• Receiving backlog
• Supplier receiving issue-resolution time
• Safety compliance

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

EPC Power is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.