Receiving Clerk

About the role

The receiving clerk accepts, inspects, and logs incoming shipments, unloads delivery trucks, and updates inventory records.

Responsibilities

• Safely remove goods from delivery trucks and check for visible damage or missing items.
• Match package contents, packing slips, and quantities directly against purchase orders and vendor invoices.
• Enter incoming stock data into digital inventory databases or warehouse software.
• Label, sort, and place items onto correct shelves, racks, or storage zones.
• Report damaged goods, wrong items, or shortages to managers or suppliers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Attention to detail for spotting item discrepancies and recording precise inventory counts.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift heavy boxes (often 50 pounds or more).
• Basic computer literacy and experience with warehouse scanners or database spreadsheets.
• Strong communication skills to work smoothly with delivery drivers, vendors, and internal team members.