Inventory/Receiving Clerk

We are hiring an Inventory/Receiving Clerk for our client in Trelawny.

Core Function:
The Storeroom Clerk is responsible to assist with receiving activities; this includes the storage of goods in a proper manner to ensure smooth running of the Warehouse. This position provides support to the Warehouse Manager.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The Employee frequently is required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Education and Experience:

• Four CXC/ CSEC including English, Mathematics and Accounts
• One-year clerical experience
• Must have a food handlers permit
• Must be computer literate

Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Good Administrative skill
• Knowledge of computer and spreadsheets
• Knowledge of inventory software (RMS) required
• Ability to review and communicate variances on shipping
• Good verbal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read and record temperature settings e.g. probe meat thermometer, refrigerator temperature displays
• Familiarity with standard office equipment and procedure
• Awareness of Warehouse safety procedures
• Ability to operate equipment in the Warehouse
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task is an asset
• Must have the physical ability to frequently lift and carry light to moderate weights

Special Conditions associated with the job:

• May be required to work in outdoor environment
• May be required to work beyond normal hours

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accepts and signs for deliveries from distributors.
• Assists in unloading shipments from delivery truck.
• Uses dollies and other moving equipment to transport shipments from loading dock and around stockroom.
• Opens boxes and inspects contents of shipments.
• Processes return for any defective or incorrect items.
• Checks shipping invoice to ensure all items are accounted for.
• Stores, restocks, and shelves delivery items as necessary.
• Ensures that stockroom is clean and organized. 
• Maintains records of all received shipments.
• Conducts inventory of products, and logs data into inventory database.
• Reports any major or unresolved shipment delays or problems to Purchasing
• Foster good relations with external and internal customers through effective communication
• Report on any items that are below minimum levels or above maximum levels.
• Assist as required in any other related duties of the warehouse and by extension the accounting department.