Receiving Clerk

About the role

The Receiving Clerk is responsible for supporting daily manufacturing operations by performing tasks such as receiving, inspecting, documenting, storing, and distributing materials. This position works closely with various teams to ensure inventory accuracy, timely material availability, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform shipping, receiving, inventory, and general warehouse duties according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Receive and inspect shipments; verify quantities, weights, product condition, and documentation, and report discrepancies or damage.
• Accurately enter receiving and inventory information into company systems and complete required documentation.
• Pull, stage, and distribute materials to support daily production needs.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
• Operate a company box truck, as authorized, to transport materials between storage facilities.
• Operate microwaving equipment to stage raw product for production.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment and comply with OSHA, sanitation, and company safety requirements.
• Communicate and work effectively with vendors, coworkers, supervisors, and management.
• Participate in required meetings, training, and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous warehouse, receiving, logistics, manufacturing, inventory control, or related experience and/or training preferred.
• Previous experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or similar material-handling equipment preferred.
• Experience using inventory management systems or warehouse software preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of receiving, inventory control, shipping, and general warehouse operations.
• Ability to accurately verify quantities, weights, case counts, and product condition.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory records and documentation.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to calculate quantities, weights, and counts.
• Ability to follow instructions and use sound judgment when carrying out assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety, sanitation, and food safety practices.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Forklift certification required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $21.65 - $28.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
• 10 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation, sick leave or for any other personal reason.
• Additional paid time away includes 4 Paid Holidays, 3 Floating Holidays.
• Company-sponsored benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, and life insurance, plus access to additional optional supplemental benefits.
• Company contribution to your 401(k) plan equal to 5% of pay after 6 months of service.

Pay

Compensation range: $21.65 - $28.00 per hour.

Schedule

Regular work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Why work for Darwin’s?

• Turn your passion for pets into purpose - join a team on a mission to improve the lives of animals and the people who love them.
• A friendly atmosphere and terrific people who like to work hard and have fun.
• A highly collaborative environment across all parts of the company.
• Free snacks year-round and complementary BBQ lunches during the summer.

About Darwin’s Natural Pet Products

Since 2004, Darwin's Natural Pet Products has been on a mission to help pets and their owners enjoy more years of healthy companionship. As a pioneer of the raw, natural pet food movement and the first raw pet food company to bring e-commerce to the U.S., we deliver fresh, human-grade meals for dogs and cats directly to homes nationwide. Our meals are Inspired by Nature and Informed by Science, and everything we make is grounded in a commitment to quality, conscious sourcing, and the well-being of the pets we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.