Receiving Clerk - 1st Shift

Echo Incorporated; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid PTO (Paid Time Off)

5% 401K match

Yearly Bonus Potential

Tuition Reimbursement

Climate controlled environment

Job summary

ECHO Incorporated is seeking a Receiving Clerk on the Distribution team in the United States. Primary duties include coordinating inbound shipments, ensuring inventory accuracy, and supporting warehouse operations to maintain production readiness.

The role requires strong inventory control skills, familiarity with ERP/WMS systems, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. First shift operates 6:00am–2:30pm with a starting pay of $21/hour.

Qualifications

• Strong inventory control and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to process inventory transactions within ERP and WMS systems.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with XA (AS400), SCE/WMS, Powerlink or similar systems.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in drivers and assign doors for unloading.
• Unload shipments and verify against packing slips, PO, invoices, and BLs.
• Receive inventory into staging and warehouse locations using XA and WMS.
• Verify inventory transactions and enter POs into XA/SCE systems.
• Investigate receiving discrepancies and coordinate resolutions.

Skills

Inventory control

ERP systems

WMS experience

Powerlink

English & Spanish pref.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

XA (AS400)

SCE/WMS

Powerlink

Job description

ECHO Incorporated is an industry leader in developing and manufacturing high-performance, professional-grade, handheld outdoor power equipment. With distributors and thousands of dealers across North and South America, ECHO is constantly anticipating the future of the outdoor power equipment industry and the need for environmental sustainability. Working for ECHO means joining a team of people who are committed to collaboration, innovation, creativity, and high-quality products that make us a globally competitive brand.

ECHO Incorporated is looking for a Receiving Clerk to join our Distribution team! This position is responsible for coordinating and processing inbound shipments, maintaining inventory accuracy, investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies, and supporting warehouse operations through effective inventory control and system management. The Receiving Clerk serves as a key liaison between Receiving, Purchasing, Accounting, Quality, Customer Service, and Warehouse Operations to ensure inventory transactions are processed accurately, inventory issues are resolved in a timely manner, and materials are available to support production and customer requirements.

1st Shift Monday-Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm Starting at $21.00/HR!

ECHO’s benefits include:

• 11 paid holidays
• Extremely affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 5% 401K match
• Yearly Bonus Potential
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Climate controlled environment - Heat and Airconditioned facility

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Greet and check in drivers, assigning them to the appropriate dock doors for unloading.
• Unload domestic and international shipments, transfer trucks, inbound containers, and freight deliveries.
• Verify incoming shipments against packing slips, purchase orders, invoices, bills of lading, and system records to ensure receiving accuracy.
• Receive inventory accurately into designated staging and warehouse locations using XA (AS400), WMS (SCE), and other applicable inventory systems.
• Verify inventory transactions through Powerlink and related inventory systems.
• Enter inbound purchase orders into XA and SCE systems.
• Retrieve ASN numbers and manage storage locations to support receiving and put-away activities.
• Ensure all received materials are properly labeled, stored, organized, and transferred to designated warehouse locations.
• Complete DPR forms for damaged products as required.
• Investigate, document, and resolve receiving discrepancies including shortages, overages, damages, incorrect shipments, and inventory variances. Coordinate discrepancy resolution with Purchasing, Accounting, Quality, Customer Service, Transportation, and Warehouse Operations.
• Prioritize and process urgent inventory requirements needed to support production schedules and customer orders.
• Process Home Depot returns (credit memos), warehouse transfers, returned products, and other special inventory transactions.
• Participate in recurring cross-functional meetings to review and resolve outstanding inventory and receiving issues.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle count support, inventory research, reconciliation activities, and receiving audits.
• Support receiving activities across multiple warehouse locations and buildings as required.
• Schedule inbound freight deliveries and truckload appointments.
• Sort, count, and record inbound bills daily and forward totals to the Transportation team.
• Scan, archive, and maintain receiving records, packing lists, and supporting documentation for Accounting.
• Process, organize, and distribute daily UPS, FedEx, and other parcel shipments.
• Collect, maintain, and report receiving and inventory-related KPI data.
• Operate powered industrial equipment including sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, cherry pickers, and other material handling equipment.
• Transfer inventory and materials to designated warehouse and production locations.
• Assist with general warehouse duties and special projects as assigned.
• Maintain a safe, clean, secure, and organized work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong inventory control and inventory reconciliation skills.
• Ability to accurately process inventory transactions within ERP and WMS systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify, investigate, document, and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Experience with XA (AS400), SCE/WMS, Powerlink, or similar warehouse systems.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Experience with inventory analysis, cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, and warehouse receiving processes.
• Fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment.
• Frequent interaction with warehouse personnel, transportation providers, and cross-functional departments.
• Regular exposure to warehouse operations, powered industrial equipment, loading docks, and shipping/receiving activities.
• Requires flexibility to work overtime, including occasional Saturdays, based on business needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8–10 hours per shift).
• Ability to frequently move throughout the warehouse and production areas.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, twist, climb stairs, and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment including sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, cherry pickers, and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to work around moving machinery, forklifts, loading docks, noise, and other industrial conditions while following all safety procedures.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants.

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