Receiving Clerk job summary
A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.
Example of a Receiving Clerk job summary
Our company is seeking a Receiving Clerk who can assist in unloading delivery trucks and compare received products to packing lists to ensure that deliveries are complete. The Receiving Clerk will be responsible for tracking deliveries and troubleshooting order issues with suppliers. The successful candidate will also facilitate the return of damaged products to vendors, and work with our purchasing department to update and negotiate vendor contracts.
Receiving Clerk responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organisation and who the employee reports to.
- Receive products from vendor deliveries and unload trucks at the loading docks
- Compare packing lists to company purchase orders and ensure that the products in each delivery match the packing list
- Collaborate with our marketing department to develop a schedule for assembling and displaying manufacturer marketing pieces on the sales floor
- Update the product inventory as products are received and added to our inventory
- Package products for return to vendors and fill out any RMA paperwork necessary prior to the shipment being picked up
Receiving Clerk qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- High school diploma/GED required
- 2+ years’ warehouse experience
- Must possess an understanding of OSHA safety rules for warehouse work
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds at a time unassisted
- Strong computer skills
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