PERISHABLES / RECEIVING CLERK

Job Title

Responsible for verifying and keeping records on incoming shipments and route to processing areas. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

Responsibilities

Receive merchandise and routes to processing areas

Match merchandise to purchase orders

Examine incoming shipments; rejects damaged items; records shortages; corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages

Input freight bill into computer

Operate lift truck

Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to work weekends on a frequent basis
• Ability to work overtime on a regular basis
• Ability to work any shift
• Familiarity with distribution center terms and processes
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks / projects
• Ability to operate the following special equipment, machinery, and / or special tools : fork lift, pallet jack (company will train)

Desired