Receiving Clerk

Ametek, Inc. • Riverside Township, KS

6d

About The Position

The Receiving Clerk is responsible for verifying and keeping records on incoming shipments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; and six months to one years previous receiving or warehouse experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute amounts such as discounts, interest, and percent.
• Ability to communicate verbally in one-on-one situations with management and co-workers, including the ability to speak simple sentences; listen to others without interrupting and get clarification when needed.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, work orders, and memos. Ability to read and understand blue prints. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions and procedures furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to operate the software and equipment used in the department, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Siteline.
• Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner and to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, vendors, and customers.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy.
• Exhibits dependability, including following instructions; responding to supervisor’s direction; and taking responsibility for own actions.
• Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed; performs work independently without being prompted
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; and work within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Receives supplies and materials for overhaul and rewind areas; reviews purchase orders to ensure appropriate supplies and/or materials have been received. Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
• Reviews paperwork for received items; issues work order; routes to appropriate department.
• Operates hand truck or forklift to unload shipments from trucks.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED