Receiving Clerk

Lamour•Hildebran, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Receiving Clerk is responsible for inbound dock operations at the distribution center. The role includes manually unloading floor-loaded containers and freight, verifying and inspecting incoming products, processing purchase order receipts, and documenting discrepancies. It is a physically demanding, hands-on position, with a significant portion of the shift spent moving freight by hand from containers and trailers into the warehouse. Approximately 30% of the time is spent operating forklifts, powered pallet jacks, and other equipment to move and stage inbound material. The Receiving Clerk ensures that inbound freight is received accurately, recorded promptly, and staged for put-away in compliance with company and carrier requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1–2 years of receiving, shipping, or dock operations experience.
Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately verify quantities, documentation, and product condition.
Solid organizational, communication, and time management skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
Dependable and punctual, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dock environment.

Nice To Haves

Forklift or pallet jack experience; certification may be obtained onsite.
Experience using Blue Cherry WMS or another warehouse management system.
Knowledge of purchase orders, advance shipping notices, and carrier delivery documentation.

Responsibilities

Unload inbound shipments, including parcel deliveries, LTL freight, and floor-loaded containers, by hand or with appropriate material-handling equipment.
Position, extend, and reposition the flexible roller conveyor by hand during unloading, and set it up and stow it safely at the start and end of each container.
Hand-stack and palletize cartons into stable, square loads for put-away according to company standards.
Inspect incoming goods for damage, quantity accuracy, and condition against purchase orders or advance shipping notices; document and communicate discrepancies, shortages, or damage to the supervisor.
Record shortages, overages, or visible damage on carrier paperwork before signing, and retain documentation to support freight claims.
Process inbound receipts in the Blue Cherry warehouse management system and update inventory records and locations after verification.
Stage received material in designated put-away areas and support put-away and material moves as needed to keep the receiving dock clear.
Maintain inbound documentation, including packing slips, delivery receipts, and container paperwork, according to company recordkeeping requirements.
Coordinate inbound dock scheduling for carrier deliveries and container arrivals with the supervisor and operations team; communicate receipt status, delays, or carrier issues in real time.
Operate powered industrial equipment safely and in compliance with certification and safety requirements; perform and document daily pre-shift equipment inspections.
Keep the receiving area clean, organized, and safe, and follow company safety, housekeeping, and documentation standards.
Support other warehouse functions during high-volume or seasonal periods.