Shipping & Receiving clerk

We are looking for a dependable Shipping & Receiving Clerk to support purchasing and materials coordination for a Contract position based in Portland, Maine. This role focuses on handling inbound and outbound inventory activity, maintaining accurate purchase-related records, and working closely with the purchasing department to keep daily operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing order activity, vendor communication, and merchant service processes in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Process incoming shipments and outgoing deliveries while verifying quantities, condition, and supporting documentation. • Create, track, and update purchase orders to ensure materials and products are ordered accurately and on schedule. • Coordinate with vendors, internal teams, and the purchasing department to resolve order discrepancies, delivery issues, and supply questions. • Maintain organized records for purchasing activities, shipping receipts, invoices, and related transaction documents. • Monitor stock movement and assist with replenishment planning to support operational and sales needs. • Support daily purchasing functions by reviewing requests, confirming item details, and following established procurement procedures. • Assist with merchant services documentation and related administrative tasks tied to purchasing and sales transactions. • Experience supporting purchasing functions, shipping and receiving, or related inventory coordination work. • Working knowledge of purchase order processing and general purchasing activities. • Ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple transactions with strong attention to detail. • Comfortable communicating with vendors, warehouse staff, and internal departments to address routine issues. • Basic understanding of purchasing department workflows and documentation standards. • Proficiency with standard computer applications and data entry used for order and inventory tracking. • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.