Receiving Clerk

Description

As a Receiving Clerk at Tangent, you will be pivotal in managing the reception and verification of incoming shipments.

Your role directly influences the day-to-day operations of our manufacturing teams, primarily in the plastics sector.

• Goods Verification:
  Receive and verify the quality and count of all items from incoming shipments, contrasting them against supplier records. Report any discrepancies immediately as per company policy.
• Records:
  Diligently maintain receiving records, updating relevant databases to assist accounting and other associated departments.
• Discrepancy Reporting:
  Notify the supervisor and other relevant departments of any major discrepancies, over‑shipments, or substitutions.
• Bill of Lading Preparation:
  Prepare bills of lading for outgoing shipments.
• Damage Claims:
  Complete required documentation for any in‑transit damage.
• Material Handling:
  Transport materials on the shipping dock using a hand truck or other appropriate vehicles.
• Loading/Unloading:
  Operate a forklift for the purpose of loading and unloading trucks.
• Safety:
  Follow all company safety policies and protocols.
• Training:
  Complete all company‑required training.
• Quality Assurance:
  Ensure tasks are completed according to the quality standards set by the company.
• Other Duties:
  Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Verification
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to accurately sort, count, and verify items in incoming shipments.
• Warehouse Procedures:
  Basic understanding of dock and warehouse operations.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent ability to stay organized and maintain attention to detail.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite and/or inventory software to maintain records and create reports.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Prior experience in a similar role is highly beneficial.
• Work Authorization:
  Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

• Mobility:
  Ability to move throughout the distribution warehouse, including stretching, squatting, and reaching to access a variety of storage spaces and shelving units.
• Lifting:
  Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Environmental Tolerance:
  Must be able to work in various weather conditions and temperatures, both in the warehouse and on the loading dock.