Inbound Receiving Clerk I

Neogen Corporation•Mount Sterling, KY

About The Position

The Inbound Receiving Clerk handles inbound inventory and warehousing, as well as pulling, packing, and processing orders for shipment by parcel carrier or truck. The role also receives products and supplies for the Veterinary Distribution Department and Food Safety Distribution Department. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Approximately 80% of the role focuses on receiving and warehousing, and 20% on shipping. The clerk works with other employees to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly warehouse and may take on other duties or projects assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of forklift experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to interface with management regarding duties and future development of the department.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common shipping reports and regulatory shipping documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to lower-level management.
Ability to use basic mathematical concepts, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and averaging.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Some experience with shipping and operating a forklift.
Some experience with UPS World Ship online and the ability to learn more.

Responsibilities

Unload shipments from carriers and reconcile them with the proper paperwork.
Process received shipments according to written procedures.
Identify process improvements that increase receiving efficiency.
Provide input to the Supervisor on ways to make the warehouse more economical for picking and shipping.
Monitor inventory levels and advise the Supervisor when product inventories are low.
Organize product storage to facilitate efficient picking for customer shipments.
Ensure finished products are stored according to product labels and inventory control procedures.
Complete miscellaneous projects assigned by the Supervisor.
Work with employees to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly warehouse.
Complete daily checklists for all warehouse forklifts.
Assist with physical inventory.
Pull orders and check them for accuracy before pulling inventory.
Operate scanning equipment proficiently.
Pull small-parcel and truck orders promptly and economically according to written procedures.
Manage shipping expenses to minimize packaging costs while maintaining good customer presentation.
Pull the packaging slip and place it with the pulled inventory before quality check.
Identify process improvements that increase shipping efficiency.