Receiving Clerk Job Paragould area,Arkansas USA,Retail

Position: Receiving Clerk - Full Time

Receiving Clerk

The receiving clerk is responsible for accurate physical receiving of merchandise in order to maintain integrity of inventory control and ensures delivery of merchandise to the proper department.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Receives merchandise deliveries

Records and checks quantity and quality of merchandise received

Communicates and coordinates with appropriate buyer for product returns/repairs

Properly inputs received merchandise into the computer system and forwards proper documentation to Corporate Accounting office.

May operate forklift or industrial truck to assist in loading, unloading, or moving merchandise and materials

Complete daily forklift inspections

Accurately pull orders for transfer and prepare outgoing shipments

Safety awareness of anything in store that may be hazard to employees or customers

Promptly handles any customer or vendor complaints, questions, or concerns in a professional and friendly manner

Additional duties, as assigned

Requirements and qualifications:

Must possess strong work ethic and interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work with constantly changing priorities, with enthusiasm

Forklift experience is preferred

Ability to:

Effectively communicate with customers and vendors, in-person and over the phone
Read and interpret documents such as POs, packing slips, and invoices
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Demonstrate initiative and effective problem-solving skills within the scope of the position

Physical requirements:

The physical demands described herein represent those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with a "legal" disability to perform the essential functions of this position. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.