Receiving Clerk

GAS-FIRED PRODUCTS INC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gas-Fired Products Inc. is seeking a detailed Receiving Clerk to inspect and sign for inbound shipments at our Charlotte, NC facility. The role involves unloading, labeling, and storing goods, and updating records in our warehouse systems.

The position requires forklift experience, basic math, and strong organizational and communication skills. Safety compliance and RF scanner proficiency are essential to perform daily tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience as a receiving clerk or similar role preferred.
• Forklift operation experience required with safety awareness.
• Proficiency with data entry and inventory software.
• Strong organizational, math, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with procurement to list expected deliveries.
• Receive shipments and sign paperwork upon receipt.
• Unload packages from incoming trucks.
• Inspect contents for damage.
• Verify orders against invoices (quantity, quality, price).
• Record shipments and update records in system.
• Coordinate with Purchasing on discrepancies and returns.
• Label deliveries and assign storage locations.
• Support inventory control and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Receiving clerk experience

Forklift operation

Data entry

Basic math

Organizational skills

Communication

Safety awareness

RF scanners

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Inventory software

Data entry software

RF scanner systems

Job description

Job Location: Charlotte, NC 28208, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: First Shift, Job Category: Warehouse, The Receiving Clerk inspects incoming deliveries to a warehouse or factory by verifying and signing for shipments, unloading and storing the received items, and processing any returns. In addition, the Receiving Clerk records shipments with raw material or products by checking their contents to ensure they match the orders.

The Receiving Clerk must have exceptional attention to detail and basic math skills. They must also have adequate physical strength to unload shipments as well as the clerical skills to update records and follow up with suppliers.

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 Purchasing team if a mistake is identified
• Assume responsibility for returning unsatisfactory shipments or receiving replacements
• Label deliveries and allocate them to their designated place within warehouse
• Maintain accurate records and assist in inventory control
• Comparing purchase orders with invoices and packaging lists.

Requirements and Skills

• Proven experience as receiving clerk or similar position
• Experience in operating forklifts (both standup and seated)
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer programs for entering data
• Basic math and recording abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Great communication and interpersonal abilities
• High school diploma/GED.
• Good understanding of warehouse safety regulations
• Physical dexterity and experience operating forklifts.
• Computer skills and knowledge of data entry and inventory software programs.
• Experience in using RF scanners

Qualifications: Qualifications Requirements

Education and / or experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language skills

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Must be able to read incoming BOLs, warehouse specifications, part orders

Mathematical skills

• Demonstrated ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide
• Ability to perform these operations using US dollar and weight measurements, volume and distance.
• Must be able to pass internal testing to demonstrate above qualifications

Reasoning ability

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Certificates, licenses, registrations

• Forklift Certification. (Must be able to pass operating and written test.

Other skills and abilities

• Employee will use common hand-tools.
• The use of automated shipping document and labeling equipment is involved
• Ability to enter data using company provided computer software

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover, or contain, a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.