Receiving Clerk

Accelera; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Receiving Clerk to manage incoming shipments under the Receiving Department Manager. You will unload vehicles, sign for deliveries, open containers, and record items into our inventory management platforms.

This role emphasizes accurate tagging, bin location tracking, cycle counts, and regular audits to ensure inventory precision. You must be able to work weekends/overtime as needed, lift up to 50 lbs, and maintain reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in shipping/receiving environments preferred.
• Ability to identify and tag assets, and perform cycle counts.

Responsibilities

• Unload transport vehicles and sign for deliveries.
• Identify incoming goods by model and apply asset tags.
• Move items to designated warehouse spots and record in inventory systems.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Collaborate with team to meet shipping/receiving targets and follow protocols.

Skills

Shipping & Receiving

Inventory Management

Asset Tagging

Cycle Counts

Windows & Web Apps

Email Proficiency

Time Management

Attendance & Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Barcode System

Inventory Software

Email/Windows Apps

Job description

As a Receiving Clerk, you will work under the direction of the Receiving Department Manager. Your primary responsibilities involve managing incoming shipments, which includes unloading transport vehicles, signing for deliveries, opening containers, and recording all incoming items into our various inventory management platforms.

You will be responsible for identifying incoming customer goods by their specific model, applying asset tags and labels, and moving items to their designated warehouse spots. To ensure complete inventory precision, you will verify your own work by reviewing backlogs and conducting regular audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Uphold high-quality service by strictly adhering to all organizational protocols.
• Help the team hit shipping and receiving targets by managing your daily task list effectively.
• Ensure productivity benchmarks are achieved through diligent time management.
• Adapt to shifting task requirements to support the team's pursuit of maximum operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with your colleagues to successfully reach the objectives established by leadership.

Qualifications and Skills

• Prior background in shipping and receiving roles.
• Capacity to excel in a high-volume environment with rapid order and receipt processing.
• Proficiency in inventory management tasks such as asset tagging, bin location tracking, stock transfers, and cycle counts.
• Experience utilizing asset tags within a barcode-driven inventory system.
• Competency in using email and navigating Windows-based and web applications.
• Strong ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated self-motivation in a professional setting.
• Proven organizational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to make informed decisions by following established operational guidelines.
• Willingness to work weekends and overtime as business needs dictate.
• Availability for a flexible 1st shift schedule (8:30-5, 9:30-6, or 10:30-7) with daily overtime requirements.
• Physical capability to climb ladders, lift 50 lbs repeatedly, and remain standing for 8+ hours at a time.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to independently prioritize your workload based on set procedures.
• A track record of reliable and consistent attendance.
• High school diploma or GED.

About Our Company

Established in 1981, our organization initially focused on the installation and maintenance of telephone systems for businesses throughout Chicago. For more than two decades, we have delivered creative Lifecycle Management and technology solutions for the voice and data infrastructure of retail stores. We craft custom-fit solutions for every client to ensure they gain the greatest possible value. Our partners benefit from the convenience of working with a single-source technology provider for all their maintenance and rollout needs.