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Receiving Clerk Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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A 249281336warehouse12.25costco10.15shipping and receiving1.83costco wholesale1.65distribution warehouse1.572352302698469.5018.7130.25HOURLY655248592025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Receiving Clerk, or Shipping and Receiving Clerk, is responsible for maintaining inventory counts and quality control procedures for incoming and outgoing product shipments. Their duties include unloading delivery trucks and checking incoming shipments against product invoices, organizing and storing shipments until they receive outgoing order requests and notifying management personnel when they don’t have enough of a particular product to fulfill orders.

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 249281336warehouse12.25costco10.15shipping and receiving1.83costco wholesale1.65distribution warehouse1.572352302698469.5018.7130.25HOURLY655248592025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Receiving 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

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What does a Receiving Clerk do?

Receiving Clerks typically work for warehouses or manufacturing plants to assist with unloading, and storing product shipments. They work closely with other Receiving Clerks and warehouse staff to maintain efficient unloading procedures. Their job is to compare the number of items in each shipment to shipping invoices to verify product inventory. They may also be responsible for inspecting incoming or outgoing shipments for potential damages and other issues to ensure shipment quality.

Receiving Clerks skills and qualifications

There are many skills and qualifications that would help a Receiving Clerk, including:

  • Good at math
  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to maintain accurate records
  • Experience operating heavy machinery
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds or more
  • Good communication and organizational skills

Receiving Clerk salary expectations

A Receiving Clerk makes an average of $14.06 per hour. Pay rate may vary depending on the Receiving Clerk’s level of experience, education or geographic location.

Receiving Clerk salary expectations

2025-10-019.5018.7130.25HOURLY
  • Common salary: 18.71 HOURLY
  • Typical salaries range from 9.50 - 30.25 HOURLY
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*Indeed data – 2025-10-01

Receiving Clerks education and training requirements

New Receiving Clerks are expected to hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent. To hold a management-level position, many Receiving Clerks are required to have a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, office administration or a similar field of study. Receiving Clerks generally get on-the-job training where they learn company policies and procedures. No certifications are required, but some employers prefer their Receiving Clerk to have a forklift certification.

Receiving Clerks experience requirements

Several years of previous warehouse experience is recommended for Receiving Clerks. Employers generally look for candidates with a good understanding of warehouse safety regulations, physical dexterity and experience operating forklifts. It is usually required that a 249281336warehouse12.25costco10.15shipping and receiving1.83costco wholesale1.65distribution warehouse1.572352302698469.5018.7130.25HOURLY655248592025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Receiving Clerk has strong computer skills and knowledge of various data entry and inventory software programs.

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