Warehouse Clerk

Job description

Job Title

Clerk Receiving

Department

Receiving

Reports To

Assistant Department Manager or Department Manager

Position Overview

A warehouse receiving clerk is responsible for receiving and processing incoming product shipments, maintaining inventory counts and quality control procedures.  Additionally, the receiving clerk is responsible for ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction when picking up orders or making returns at the facility.

Supervisory responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Duties and responsibilities

Compare identifying information and count, weigh, or measures item of incoming shipments to verify information against bills of lading, packing slips, invoices, orders, or other records.

Customer facing role that requires professional communication with suppliers, vendors, and shipping companies to coordinate delivery schedules and resolve any issues with shipments.

Preparing, maintaining, and recording records of inventories, receipts, purchases, or deliveries to assess supply needs.

Assisting in the unloading and unpacking of products from trucks, processing return items and ensuring proper item storage.

Performing regular material warehouse audits to ensure that material is undamaged and maintained neatly throughout the warehouse.

Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment, including sweeping and mopping floors, removing debris and clutter, and properly disposing of packaging materials.

Occasionally assisting with other warehouse tasks, such as picking and packing orders, conducting inventory counts, and preparing merchandise for shipment.

All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required skills/abilities

Basic knowledge of Warehouse organization procedures.

Great communication and interpersonal abilities.

Able to work in a collaborative team environment.

High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize tasks.

Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.

Able to lift and move heavy merchandise items.

Flexible schedule, including ability to work on weekends, as needed.

Suitable computer skills required.

education and experience

Previous experience with receiving functions including RF scanning preferred.

Precise data entry and reporting skills required.

Attention to detail and basic math skills are required.

Customer Service experience required.

Demonstrated problem solving skills are required.

WMS experience preferred.

High school diploma or equivalent.

physical requirements                                                           

Standing, walking, bending, squatting most of the time.

Repetitive motions including pushing & pulling with hands most of the time.

Frequently carrying up to 25 lbs.

Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.

Seldom sitting or crawling.