DEPARTMENT:  Retail Store 

REPORTS TO:  Store Manager 

FLSA STATUS:  Non-Exempt 

POSITION TYPE:  Full-time 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

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: 

1. Receives merchandise deliveries     
2. Records and checks quantity and quality of merchandise received     
3. Communicates and coordinates with appropriate buyer for product returns/repairs     
4. Properly inputs received merchandise into the computer system and forwards proper documentation to Corporate Accounting office.     
5. May operate forklift or industrial truck to assist in loading, unloading, or moving merchandise and materials     
6. Complete daily forklift inspections     
7. Accurately pull orders for transfer and prepare outgoing shipments     
8. Safety awareness of anything in store that may be hazard to employees or customers     
9. Promptly handles any customer or vendor complaints, questions, or concerns in a professional and friendly manner     
10. Additional duties, as assigned     

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Must possess strong work ethic and interpersonal skills     
2. Basic computer skills     
3. Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work with constantly changing priorities, with enthusiasm     
4. Forklift experience is preferred     
5.  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.