Inbound Receiver

Port City Logistics Inc; Port Wentworth (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Port City Logistics Inc in Georgia seeks a detail-oriented Shipping and Receiving Clerk to inspect shipments, unload trucks, label deliveries, and ensure accurate inventory records.

Responsibilities include verifying packages against orders and invoices, coordinating with suppliers, and maintaining orderly warehouse operations while adhering to safety and forklift procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as receiving clerk or similar position
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience operating forklifts is a plus

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with procurement staff to list expected deliveries
• Receive shipments and sign paperwork upon receipt
• Unload packages from incoming trucks
• Inspect contents to ensure they are undamaged
• Verify packages according to order and invoices (quantity, quality, price etc.)
• Contact supplier or shipper if a mistake is identified
• Assume responsibility for returning unsatisfactory shipments or receiving replacements
• Label deliveries and allocate them to their designated place
• Ensure invoices are signed and paid for satisfactory deliveries
• Maintain accurate records and assist in inventory control

Skills

Forklift operation

Data entry software

Health and safety regulations

Math

Recording

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

We seek a detail-oriented Shipping and Receiving Clerk. Responsibilities include inspecting and verifying shipments, unloading, labeling, resolving issues, and maintaining records. Ensure smooth delivery processes and accurate inventory control.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with procurement staff to list expected deliveries
• Receive shipments and sign paperwork upon receipt
• Unload packages from incoming trucks
• Inspect contents to ensure they are undamaged
• Verify packages according to order and invoices (quantity, quality, price etc.)
• Contact supplier or shipper if a mistake is identified
• Assume responsibility for returning unsatisfactory shipments or receiving replacements
• Label deliveries and allocate them to their designated place
• Ensure invoices are signed and paid for satisfactory deliveries
• Maintain accurate records and assist in inventory control

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is generally performed in a warehouse environment. The noise level is moderate. Generally, well ventilated, and well lit. Warehouse team members may be required to wear protective clothing. Additionally, may operate heavy equipment and strict safety regulations may be required.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Work is physically strenuous and team members are required to lift heavy packages up to 50 pounds. Work may require excessive bending or stooping. Team members may be required to climb ladders, use hand tools, and/or use heavy machinery (e.g., forklift, etc.). The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Light duty options may be available.

PortCity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status

Requirements

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience as receiving clerk or similar position

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

• High school diploma

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Experience in operating forklifts is a plus
• Working knowledge of computer programs for entering data
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations
• Basic math and recording abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Great communication and interpersonal abilities
• Keen eye for detail