Receiving Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

The Receiving Clerk, under the supervision of the Storeroom Supervisor and ultimately the Materials Manager, is responsible for receiving all incoming shipments from various vendors / shippers and insuring that the quantities ordered are received in good condition.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Responsible for all items received at the loading dock.
• Responsible for the maintenance of a filing system on all “open” orders and all partially complete orders.
• Responsible for matching packing slips with receiving portion of the Purchase Order and properly recording what items are received.
• Personally signs for all incoming shipments.
• Responsible for immediately reporting all shortages, overages, damages, and any other discrepancies to the Purchasing Agent and / or Storeroom Supervisor.
• Stocks shelves and rotates stock items, taking note of any listed expiration dates so as to keep all products current and up-to-date.
• Assists Storeroom Clerk by filling routine stock orders and delivering them as necessary to various ordering departments.
• Assists in mailing / shipping all items to be returned for credit or repair.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe Warehouse / Storeroom.
• Responsible for ensuring that no refrigerated or next day packages are left unattended on the dock.
• Other duties, assigned by Materials Manager or Storeroom Supervisor.

Education : High School Diploma / GED required. Vocational / Technical degree in a Business related field preferred.

Licensure : Valid Driver's License.

Experience : 1 year in receiving / materials management / hospital required.

Additional experience preferred :