Receiving Clerk

Receiving Clerk

We are seeking a detail-oriented Receiving Clerk to join our team. The ideal candidate will manage the inbound container status, coordinate with carriers, and ensure the smooth flow of goods through our facility.

Responsibilities :

• Update and maintain the Inbound Container Status Report daily and email appropriate distribution by end of each workday.
• Monitor Port Vessel / Container availability status and update Inbound Status Report and communicate as required.
• Report and distribute the Work Load Report daily for containers required to unload, emailing it to the staffing agency and appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate and schedule with carriers the receiving of Transfer Trailers and appointment times to unload.
• Identify accurate Ti Hi requirements and pallet needs on the Work Load Report and work with staffing agency personnel to ensure special requirements are met when unloading containers.
• Communicate the need to prioritize container unloading when products are required to ship the same day.
• Verify quantities unloaded from Inbound Containers as reported on the Tally sheet against expected quantities, and coordinate with supervision for discrepancies.
• Coordinate with supervision for the reporting and documentation of damaged freight.
• Report Container receiving information into WMS accurately and timely, and print labels for Operations.
• Complete the Inbound Freight Checklist / Sanitation Receiving Report for each container unloaded.
• Maintain accurate filing of all receiving documents.
• Perform Yard Check status of full and empty containers twice daily and report results to appropriate personnel.
• Communicate and report containers required for FDA / USDA inspection, ensuring all pallets are marked appropriately and WMS is updated.
• Coordinate the release of FDA / USDA freight through communication with agencies or company personnel.
• Process customer returns in WMS, acknowledge receipt on the RGA Log, and report to appropriate personnel.
• Report any customer problems or concerns immediately to the Warehouse Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Skills :

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team in a climate-controlled environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to efficient distribution operations. Enjoy a stable work schedule from 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM, Monday through Friday, promoting a great work-life balance.

Work Environment :

Work in a climate-controlled warehouse and distribution setting with consistent hours from Monday to Friday, 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 30 PM. The position offers a professional and organized environment to support your career growth.

Job Type & Location :

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type :

This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake, VA.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

About Aerotek :

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.