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Receiving Clerk

A Receiving Clerk manages incoming shipments at a warehouse or distribution center, checking deliveries against purchase orders and logging them into inventory management or warehouse management systems (WMS). The job often requires forklift operation to move pallets, accurate data entry to update stock records, and close attention to detail to catch damaged or incorrect items. It's typically an entry-level warehouse role suited to physically capable, detail-focused workers comfortable in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Top skills:Attention to DetailData EntryInventory Management

Duties & responsibilities

  • Review bills of lading and shipping documentation to approve unloading of freight
  • Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and check for damage or discrepancies
  • Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts to move and stage pallets and merchandise
  • Log received goods into inventory management or warehouse management systems
  • Communicate with drivers, warehouse associates, and departments to coordinate receipt and routing of goods
  • Inspect products for quality and accuracy before accepting delivery
  • Maintain receiving dock organization, security, and proper storage of merchandise

What Receiving Clerk roles involve, from employers’ own postings.

How much does a Receiving Clerk make?

Too few Receiving Clerk postings state pay to publish a median yet: 2 of 10 open roles do, and we wait for 25.

Who is hiring for Receiving Clerk roles?

10 open Receiving Clerk roles from 10 employers; the most at Action Target, BJ's Wholesale Club and HOKA.

From employers’ own postings, as of.

Receiving Clerk in the job market

Last checked October 28, 2026

Open roles
10

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Employers
10

hiring for it

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Career ladder

Often comes from

Often an entry point.

Often leads to

Inventory Specialist

Similar roles

Order Entry ClerkOrder ProcessorShipping ClerkStocking ClerkSupply SpecialistWarehouse Associate

Open Receiving Clerk roles (10)

WinCo Foods

Receiving Clerk

WinCo Foods

Fort Worth, TX

This role involves receiving and verifying inventory shipments at a WinCo supermarket, including scanning products, updating pricing records, and coordinating with vendors. The position suits someone comfortable with early morning shifts, forklift operation, and managing both warehouse tasks and computer data entry in a fast-paced retail environment.

Listed on WinCo Foods’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Receiving Clerk at Longs Drugs on their siteLongs Drugs

Receiving Clerk

Longs Drugs

Pacific Palisades, CA

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Apply for Receiving Clerk at Meijer on their siteMeijer

Receiving Clerk

Meijer

Anderson, IN

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Apply for Receiving Clerk at Life Fitness on their site

Receiving Clerk

Life Fitness

Ramsey, MN

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Apply for Receiving Clerk at Supercast on their site

Receiving Clerk

Supercast

Los Angeles, CA

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Apply for Receiving Clerk at Action Target on their siteAction Target

Receiving Clerk

Action Target

Blaine, MN, US

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Apply for Receiving Clerk at Ranger Boats on their siteRanger Boats

Receiving Clerk

Ranger Boats

Bolingbrook, IL

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Receiving Clerk

BJ's Wholesale Club

Part-time · Howell, NJ · $17 – $20 / hour

This role involves managing the receiving dock at a wholesale club, handling incoming merchandise, maintaining records, and ensuring proper storage and security. It suits people comfortable with early mornings, physical work, and careful attention to detail in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Listed on BJ's Wholesale Club’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Receiving Clerk

Tory Burch

Mcdonough, GA

This role receives and processes inbound shipments at a luxury brand's distribution center, verifying products against purchase orders, inspecting merchandise, and maintaining inventory records. It suits someone detail-oriented and organized who wants to ensure smooth warehouse operations in a collaborative team environment.

Listed on Tory Burch’s careers site · Apply there ↗

A Shift Receiving Clerk

HOKA

US - IN US8 Midwest Distribution Center · $19 – $22 / hour

This role manages the incoming freight function at a distribution center, reviewing documentation and coordinating with drivers and internal teams to ensure timely receipt and routing of goods. It suits detail-oriented people comfortable working in a fast-paced dock environment and learning warehouse management systems.

Listed on HOKA’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Likely next role (9)

Where Receiving Clerks commonly go next: Inventory Specialist.

Inventory Management Specialist

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Annapolis, MD · $23 – $26 / hour

This role manages inventory operations for a military retail operation, involving receiving merchandise, conducting physical counts, and maintaining records across multiple locations. It suits someone with supply chain or retail inventory experience who can work independently and coordinate between departments.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for Inventory Specialist at Petco on their sitePetco

Inventory Specialist

Petco

Garden City, KS

Listed on Petco’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Senior Inventory Specialist

Motive

Full-time · Louisville, KY · $82,000 – $105,000

Motive seeks a Senior Inventory Specialist to manage inventory transactions across NetSuite and third-party warehouse systems, coordinate daily operations with 3PL partners, and ensure data accuracy between digital systems and physical stock. This role suits someone with deep experience in inventory reconciliation and 3PL coordination who thrives solving operational problems and driving process improvements.

Listed on Motive’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Inventory Specialist II, Second Shift

Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $23 – $35 / hour

This role manages day-to-day inventory operations at a rocket manufacturing company, executing transactions and cycle counts while maintaining aerospace-level accuracy and traceability standards. It suits someone with warehouse or logistics experience who wants to grow into a subject-matter expert on enterprise systems in a high-stakes manufacturing environment.

Listed on Relativity Space’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Inventory Specialist at Brookshire Grocery Company on their siteBrookshire Grocery Company

Inventory Specialist

Brookshire Grocery Company

El Dorado, AR

Listed on Brookshire Grocery Company’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Seasonal Inventory Specialist – Nationwide Travel, OK

Vendormate

Contract · Oklahoma City, OK · $13 – $18 / hour

A temporary, travel-intensive role managing medical supply inventories across US hospitals through counting, stocking, and organizing consumables, pharmaceuticals, and surgical equipment using specialized inventory systems. This position suits people who are flexible, detail-oriented, and comfortable with frequent relocation for short-term assignments.

Listed on Vendormate’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Inventory Specialist II, First Shift

Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $23 – $35 / hour

This role involves managing inventory operations and systems for a rocket manufacturing company, executing all transactions with near-perfect accuracy while serving as an emerging expert on the ERP system. It suits someone who wants hands-on responsibility in materials management within a high-stakes aerospace environment where inventory decisions directly impact production timelines.

Listed on Relativity Space’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Seasonal Inventory Specialist – Nationwide Travel, TX

Vendormate

Contract · Houston, TX · $13 – $18 / hour

A temporary role managing hospital medical and surgical supply inventory across multiple US locations, involving counts, stocking, and 2-Bin Kanban system setup. Suited for detail-oriented individuals comfortable with frequent travel and working independently on supply chain projects.

Listed on Vendormate’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Seasonal Inventory Specialist – Nationwide Travel

Vendormate

Contract · Tampa, FL · $13 – $18 / hour

This role involves counting, stocking, and auditing medical supplies and pharmaceuticals across US hospital locations, along with assembling inventory management systems and storage infrastructure. It suits people comfortable with extensive travel, detail-oriented work, and independently managing inventory data entry in healthcare settings.

Listed on Vendormate’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Roles similar to Receiving Clerk (69)

From Order Entry Clerk, Order Processor, Shipping Clerk, Stocking Clerk, Supply Specialist, Warehouse Associate.

Apply for Warehouse Associate at Cabot Corporation on their site

Warehouse Associate

Cabot Corporation

Pampa, TX

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Apply for Shipping Clerk at American Crystal Sugar Company on their site

Shipping Clerk

American Crystal Sugar Company

Hillsboro, ND

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Apply for Shipping Clerk at Taylor Corporation on their siteTaylor Corporation

Shipping Clerk

Taylor Corporation

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GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST

Air National Guard Units

North Kingstown, RI · $69,905 – $90,882

This National Guard position manages supply chain operations and inventory oversight for an Air Force logistics squadron, handling fund management, data analysis, and budget administration. It suits someone experienced in supply operations who can work with databases and spreadsheets to solve operational problems and support military logistics functions.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Ryder

Warehouse General Associate-Conversion

Ryder

Full-time · Port Deposit, MD · $20 / hour

Ryder is hiring warehouse associates to handle retail fulfillment tasks including picking, packing, loading and unloading at their Port Deposit facility. This role suits people with basic warehouse experience who are comfortable operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Listed on Ryder’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Warehouse Associate at Arrow Electronics on their site

Warehouse Associate

Arrow Electronics

Everett, WA

Listed on Arrow Electronics’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Warehouse Associate at Jacuzzi on their siteJacuzzi

Warehouse Associate

Jacuzzi

Marietta, GA

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Apply for Stocking Clerk at Meijer on their siteMeijer

Stocking Clerk

Meijer

Lake Orion, MI

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Warehouse Associate

Dollar Shave Club

Full-time · Grove City, OH · $16 / hour

Pack and ship customer orders accurately in a fast-paced fulfillment center environment, working as part of a warehouse team to meet daily productivity targets. This role suits someone physically capable, detail-oriented, and ready to take initiative in a busy operations setting.

Listed on Dollar Shave Club’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Warehouse Associate at GE Appliances on their site

Warehouse Associate

GE Appliances

Elkhart, IN

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Employers hiring Receiving Clerks

10 in total, most open roles first.

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