Shipping/Receiving Clerk

PERMA PIPE INC•Lebanon, TN

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Perma-Pipe in Lebanon, TN (USA) is looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Entry-Level Receiving Clerk to support our warehouse and receiving operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring incoming materials are accurately received, inspected, documented, and stored to support production and customer requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with receiving experience who is interested in growing their career in warehousing, inventory control, and supply chain operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing and construction-focused environment and enjoy collaborating with engineering, production, safety, and sales teams, we want to meet you. The role is situated in Lebanon, TN (USA) and is not a remote or hybrid position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Strong communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Ability to make effective decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to operate standard office equipment and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Receive, unload, and inspect incoming shipments from vendors, carriers, and delivery drivers.
Verify part numbers, quantities, and product descriptions against packing slips, purchase orders, and invoices.
Identify and report damaged, missing, incorrect, or over-shipped materials to the appropriate team member.
Ensure all received materials meet quality and documentation requirements before acceptance.
Accurately enter receiving transactions into inventory, ERP, or warehouse management systems.
Label and document incoming materials according to company procedures.
Maintain accurate inventory records and help resolve receiving discrepancies.
Assist with inventory counts, cycle counts, stock verification, and inventory audits.
Move and store received materials in designated warehouse, staging, or production locations.
Organize inventory to ensure easy identification, accessibility, and accuracy.
Utilize pallet jacks, hand trucks, forklifts, or other warehouse equipment as authorized.
Support material movement activities to maintain efficient workflow throughout the facility.
Partner with purchasing, inventory, production, and shipping teams to ensure smooth material flow.
Communicate receiving issues, shortages, damages, or delivery concerns in a timely manner.
Support production and operational needs by ensuring materials are received and available when required.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized receiving dock, warehouse, yard, and work areas.
Follow all company safety procedures, material handling guidelines, and equipment operating requirements.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety policies.
Assist in maintaining an organized work environment that promotes efficiency and workplace safety.