Receiving Clerk

Company Overview Kent Adhesive Products Company is a leading provider of custom coating and converting services for flexible materials. Established in 1974, the company operates within a modern 120,000 square-foot facility dedicated to innovation and quality in adhesive and top coating applications. Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Receiving Clerk to join our logistics team. This role is essential in managing the receipt, inspection, and proper documentation of incoming materials and shipments. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate stock management, facilitate efficient warehouse operations, and support overall supply chain effectiveness within our dynamic manufacturing environment. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Receives materials and equipment received and checks for completeness of shipment and condition of material received; notes flaws or variances to specifications. Processes claims for damaged goods. Returns damaged goods received to vendor. Route shipments received to appropriate operating departments, supply room or warehouse. Reviews orders for shipping and checks for accuracy and completeness; requests material to be shipped from the supply room. Packs and wraps orders for shipment; secures merchandise, materials or products for shipping. Place materials in envelopes, boxes, cartons or other containers for distribution. Secures and protects contents as needed. Stamps, types, writes or affixes addresses on packages materials. Forwards packages by mail, shipping company, messenger, fax, message center, or other appropriate means; arranges appropriate forms and types of transportation; coordinates loading of trucks giving attention to weight distribution and packing. Keeps accurate records of all shipments for accounting, billing, inventory and delivery purposes; prepares packing slips, bills of lading, and other shipping forms. Traces delayed or lost shipments and takes appropriate action; reports problems to supervisors. Maintains office forms and procedures, including filing systems and logs. Answers questions about location or content of various materials; responds to inquiries from employees, customers and others and refers, when necessary, to appropriate persons. Other Duties Files and retrieves letters, correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other documents. Prepares and maintains inventory records for department. Operates listed office machines as required. Prepares and monitors work orders. Receives, stamps and distributes incoming mail, processes outgoing mail; Composes, types, and edits correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other material requiring judgment as to content, accuracy, and completeness Other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements High school diploma or GED equivalent Working knowledge of receiving and distribution principles and practices; Extensive knowledge of postal and shipping guidelines and requirements; working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; working knowledge of recording keeping systems Skill in operation of Scales, postage machine; phone; computer terminal; personal computer; copy machine; fax machine; base radio; 10-key calculator; hand truck; forklift; tape dispenser; binder; bailer. Ability to assemble and distribute a variety of material in an efficient manner; ability to maintain routine records; ability to communicate effectively verbally; ability to handle stressful situations.

Equal Opportunity Employer Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person