Shipping & Receiving Clerk

Handsome Brook Farms; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Handsome Brook Farms is seeking a Warehouse Shipping & Receiving Clerk to support inbound receiving, driver check-in, and documentation accuracy. You will verify documents, process receipts in the WMS, and maintain inventory records while communicating with drivers, carriers, customers, and warehouse staff.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely receipt of products, with focus on traceability and food-safety standards in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Review and accurately process shipping/receiving documentation.
• Basic computer skills; learn WMS and inventory systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organization and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in inbound drivers and verify delivery documents.
• Assign dock doors based on deliveries and warehouse needs.
• Communicate unloading instructions and safety requirements to drivers.
• Record arrival/departure times, trailer numbers, seals, and carrier info.
• Process inbound freight in the WMS and verify shipment details.
• Check quantities, lot numbers, expiration dates, and counts against docs.
• Inspect inbound shipments for damage or discrepancies.
• Document discrepancies to supervisors, carriers, customers, and inventory control.
• Apply receiving labels and ensure product identification and traceability.
• Coordinate with staff for timely unloading and put-away.
• Maintain receiving reports, schedules, logs and audit records.
• Assist with inventory reconciliation and cycle counts.
• Keep receiving area clean, organized and safe.
• Follow safety and food-safety requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Overtime flexibility

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

Inventory systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Warehouse Shipping & Receiving Clerk reports to the Warehouse Manager and coordinates inbound receiving activities and driver check-in. This position verifies shipping documentation, processes receipts in the Warehouse Management System (WMS), maintains accurate records, and communicates with drivers, carriers, customers, and warehouse personnel. The role supports the safe, accurate, and timely receipt of products while maintaining inventory accuracy, product traceability, and food-safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in inbound drivers and verify delivery appointments, bills of lading, packing slips, and carrier documentation.
• Confirm shipment details and assign dock doors based on scheduled deliveries and warehouse requirements.
• Communicate unloading instructions, facility procedures, and safety requirements to drivers.
• Record driver arrival and departure times, trailer numbers, seal numbers, carrier information, and dock assignments.
• Process inbound freight transactions accurately in the WMS.
• Verify product quantities, item numbers, lot numbers, expiration dates, and pallet counts against receiving documentation.
• Inspect inbound shipments for visible damage, shortages, overages, broken seals, or other discrepancies.
• Document and communicate receiving discrepancies to supervisors, carriers, customers, and inventory control personnel.
• Apply receiving labels and ensure accurate product identification and traceability.
• Coordinate with warehouse personnel to support timely unloading, inspection, and put-away of received products.
• Maintain receiving reports, appointment schedules, logs, and documentation for inventory and audit purposes.
• Assist with inventory reconciliation, cycle counts, and physical inventory activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe receiving area and dock office.
• Follow all company safety, security, food-safety, and quality requirements.
• Provide professional customer service to drivers, carriers, customers, and internal departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to review and accurately process shipping and receiving documentation.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn WMS and inventory systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with drivers, carriers, customers, and coworkers.
• Ability to identify, document, and elevate shipment or inventory discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality consistent with the requirements of the position.
• Previous shipping, receiving, warehouse, inventory, or logistics experience preferred.
• Ability to work scheduled overtime, weekends, or holidays as operational needs require.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working/Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.

Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive handling activities.

Ability to lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance or approved material-handling equipment as needed.

Ability to work near loading docks, trailers, moving warehouse equipment, and vehicle traffic.

Ability to work in areas that may be noisy, wet, or temperature-variable.

Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and follow all safety and food-safety requirements.

Education:

High school diploma or GED