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Robert Half
Receiving Clerk
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Shipping or Receiving Clerk tracks all incoming and/or outgoing shipments at a company facility and checks that shipment orders are filled correctly. Uses scanning equipment to track inventory. Works in receiving to check shipments that are primarily production materials or company supplies, or checks outgoing shipments of finished products.
$40,602 / year median in Pennsylvania
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Receiving Clerk to support daily receiving and inventory operations. This role combines administrative responsibilities with warehouse receiving functions, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working with computers, data entry, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience using Excel, and the ability to accurately process incoming shipments while ensuring inventory records remain up to date.
ResponsibilitiesReceive and verify incoming shipments against packing slips and purchase ordersScan received materials and enter information into the company systemMaintain accurate receiving records and inventory documentationUtilize Microsoft Excel to track shipments, inventory, and receiving dataPerform data entry and file receiving documentationCommunicate with internal departments regarding incoming materials and inventory updatesOrganize and divide pallets for proper inventory distributionConduct inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies Assist with administrative tasks related to inventory control and receiving operationsMaintain an organized workspace and ensure all records are updated accurately
ResponsibilitiesReceive and verify incoming shipments against packing slips and purchase ordersScan received materials and enter information into the company systemMaintain accurate receiving records and inventory documentationUtilize Microsoft Excel to track shipments, inventory, and receiving dataPerform data entry and file receiving documentationCommunicate with internal departments regarding incoming materials and inventory updatesOrganize and divide pallets for proper inventory distributionConduct inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies Assist with administrative tasks related to inventory control and receiving operationsMaintain an organized workspace and ensure all records are updated accurately