Receiving Clerk

Job Title: Receiving Clerk

Job Description

The Receiving Clerk accurately receives, inspects, and records incoming materials to ensure that all deliveries meet quality and quantity expectations. This role maintains organized and safe receiving and storage areas, collaborates closely with purchasing, warehouse, and production teams, and supports efficient material flow throughout the facility. The position is based in a dedicated cubicle within the receiving area and involves regular use of warehouse equipment and material handling activities.

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries safely and efficiently, ensuring that all incoming shipments are handled with care.

• Verify delivered quantities against purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices to ensure all items match the expected order.

• Inspect incoming materials for defects, damage, or incorrect items before accepting them into inventory.

• Check packing slips, invoices, and purchase orders for accuracy and completeness, and resolve any discrepancies in documentation.

• Record received goods accurately in the inventory system and update stock levels in a timely manner.

• Label and tag items clearly, then sort and place them in the correct storage locations according to established procedures.

• Maintain accurate and organized records of all received materials to support inventory control and traceability.

• Report missing, damaged, or incorrect items promptly to purchasing or management and assist in resolving issues.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe receiving dock and storage area, following housekeeping and safety standards.

• Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, and production teams to support smooth and efficient material flow.

• Operate warehouse equipment and material handling tools safely and in accordance with company guidelines.

• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while handling materials and operating equipment in the receiving area.

Essential Skills

• Experience in receiving, material handling, or warehouse operations.

• Ability to unload deliveries and handle materials safely and efficiently.

• Strong attention to detail when verifying quantities and checking documentation such as packing slips, invoices, and purchase orders.

• Ability to inspect materials for defects, damage, or incorrect items before acceptance.

• Proficiency in recording received goods and updating stock levels in an inventory system.

• Ability to label, tag, sort, and organize goods into appropriate storage locations.

• Strong communication skills to report discrepancies and coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, and production teams.

• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe receiving area.

• Capability to operate warehouse equipment and material handling tools safely.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with inventory systems or warehouse management systems.

• Experience working in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment.

• Comfort working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple incoming shipments.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that values accuracy, organization, and collaboration, and you will play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly. The work environment supports clear communication across departments and offers the opportunity to build practical skills in inventory control, material handling, and warehouse operations. You can expect a structured setting with defined processes, where your attention to detail and reliability are recognized and appreciated.

Work Environment

This role is based in a warehouse and receiving environment with a dedicated cubicle for administrative and inventory tasks. You will regularly work at the receiving dock and in storage areas, handling incoming shipments and organizing materials. The position involves operating warehouse equipment and material handling tools, and requires adherence to safety procedures at all times. The work setting emphasizes cleanliness and organization, with a focus on maintaining a safe and orderly receiving area.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Prospect, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mount Prospect,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.