Receiving Clerk

Receiving Clerk duties and responsibilities

Receiving Clerks are ultimately in charge of inventory at a business, warehouse or office. They keep track of shipment schedules for both incoming and outgoing shipments. They track inventory counts and check the items in inventory for damages or discrepancies. Other duties and responsibilities of a Receiving Clerk include: 

• Properly accounting for the location of incoming goods
• Assuring no damaged items are sent or received
• Comparing packing lists to company purchase orders and ensuring that the products in each delivery match the packing list
• Collaborating with the marketing department to develop a schedule for assembling and displaying manufacturer marketing pieces on the sales floor
• Updating the product inventory as products are received and added to the inventory
• Packaging products for return to vendors and filling out any paperwork necessary