Shipping/Receiving Clerk

PERMA-PIPE; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Perma-Pipe in Lebanon, TN (USA) is seeking an entry-level Receiving Clerk to support our warehouse and receiving operations. You will verify part numbers, quantities, and descriptions against packing slips and invoices, and ensure materials meet documentation requirements.

This role provides hands-on growth in warehousing, inventory control, and supply chain. You will collaborate with engineering, production, safety, and sales teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to make effective decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and inspect incoming shipments from vendors, carriers, and delivery drivers.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, and product descriptions against packing slips, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Label and document incoming materials according to company procedures and update inventory systems.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Perma-Pipe in Lebanon, TN (USA) is looking for an Entry-Level Receiving Clerk

We are looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Entry-Level Receiving Clerk to support our warehouse and receiving operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring incoming materials are accurately received, inspected, documented, and stored to support production and customer requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with receiving experience who is interested in growing their career in warehousing, inventory control, and supply chain operations.

If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing and construction-focused environment and enjoy collaborating with engineering, production, safety, and sales teams, we want to meet you.

The role is situated in Lebanon, TN (USA) and is not a remote or hybrid position.

Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc is a dynamic, global supplier of pipe coating solutions and factory pre-insulated piping systems serving the oil & gas, district heating and cooling, and industrial markets. With a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation.

Receiving & Inspection

• Receive, unload, and inspect incoming shipments from vendors, carriers, and delivery drivers.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, and product descriptions against packing slips, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Identify and report damaged, missing, incorrect, or over-shipped materials to the appropriate team member.
• Ensure all received materials meet quality and documentation requirements before acceptance.

Inventory & System Updates

• Accurately enter receiving transactions into inventory, ERP, or warehouse management systems.
• Label and document incoming materials according to company procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and help resolve receiving discrepancies.
• Assist with inventory counts, cycle counts, stock verification, and inventory audits.

Material Handling & Organization

• Move and store received materials in designated warehouse, staging, or production locations.
• Organize inventory to ensure easy identification, accessibility, and accuracy.
• Utilize pallet jacks, hand trucks, forklifts, or other warehouse equipment as authorized.
• Support material movement activities to maintain efficient workflow throughout the facility.

Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with purchasing, inventory, production, and shipping teams to ensure smooth material flow.
• Communicate receiving issues, shortages, damages, or delivery concerns in a timely manner.
• Support production and operational needs by ensuring materials are received and available when required.

Safety & Housekeeping

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized receiving dock, warehouse, yard, and work areas.
• Follow all company safety procedures, material handling guidelines, and equipment operating requirements.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety policies.
• Assist in maintaining an organized work environment that promotes efficiency and workplace safety.

Background and Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Demonstrated Skills

• Strong communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to make effective decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions & Expectations

• Work may occur in an office or manufacturing environment.
• May require extended hours depending on project demands.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment and lift up to 50 pounds.

PERMA-PIPE International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PPIH) is a global leader in engineered piping solutions, specializing in insulation systems, containment, anti-corrosion coatings, custom fabrication, leak detection, engineering support, field service, and logistics. For decades, our expertise has set industry benchmarks, backed by ISO 9001, ISO 1401, and ISO 45001 certifications.

With eleven production facilities worldwide—including the U.S., Canada, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, and India—we deliver localized service with global reach, scaling efficiently to meet complex project needs of any size or location.

PERMA-PIPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), providing fair employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.