Receiving Clerk - 2nd Shift

Receiving Clerk

The Receiving Clerk is responsible for accurately and promptly processing all incoming shipments, verifying product details, and maintaining organized inventory records. This role ensures proper documentation and storage of goods, fueling efficient warehouse and supply chain operations. West Marine is a Drug-Free and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols while handling shipments. Report hazards or incidents to management immediately.
• Communication and Coordination: Communicate with vendors regarding delivery schedules, discrepancies, or issues. Collaborate with other departments, such as purchasing and inventory control, to ensure timely and accurate processing of shipments. Maintain clear and organized records of all received goods and related documentation.
• Shipment Reception: Receive and process shipment documentation from carriers. Review deliveries for accuracy and condition, comparing items against purchase orders and packing lists. Sign for deliveries and ensure proper documentation is completed.
• Inventory Management: Update inventory records in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) or other tracking systems. Organize and store received items in designated warehouse locations. Assist in periodic inventory counts and audits to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Quality Control: Inspect goods for damages or discrepancies and report issues to the appropriate department. Process returns for incorrect or unsatisfactory items. Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in the receiving area.
• Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and organized assigned work area at all times during your scheduled shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Description

Typical Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Crew Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the Crew Member regularly works near moving equipment.
• Position is routinely exposed to hot and cold temperatures during Summer and Winter months in the Distribution Center.

Essential Physical Tasks:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Crew Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the Crew Member is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, hear, reach with hands and arms, use hands to handle or feel. The Crew Member is occasionally required to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and bend. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. or team lift items greater than 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Other Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Willing to submit to a criminal background check
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen