Receiving Clerk

Receiving Clerk

Position Summary : The Receiving Clerk is responsible for accurately receiving, inspecting, and recording all incoming shipments. This role ensures inventory accuracy, maintains organized storage areas, and supports warehouse operations by coordinating with vendors, drivers, and internal departments.

Key Responsibilities :

• Receive, unload, and inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and damage.
• Verify delivery documents such as packing slips, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Record and update inventory in the system promptly and accurately.
• Label, tag, and store materials in designated locations.
• Communicate discrepancies or damaged goods to the purchasing or management team.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the receiving area.
• Operate pallet jacks, forklifts, or other warehouse equipment (if certified).
• Assist with cycle counts, stock rotation, and general warehouse tasks as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.

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About Us : Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated "time-definite" basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry. Ranked 3rd in Newsweeks 2022 "Americas Most Trustworthy Companies" publication.