Receiving Clerk Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Receiving Clerk includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Comparing purchase orders with invoices and packaging lists.
  • Inspecting deliveries to ensure they match order and invoice criteria.
  • Receiving and signing for deliveries.
  • Unloading deliveries from trucks.
  • Updating inventory with received items.
  • Communicating with vendors regarding delays or problems.
  • Maintaining records of orders, delivery details, etc.
  • Processing returns for incorrect or unsatisfactory items.
  • Organizing and storing received items in appropriate areas.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Receiving Clerk duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Receiving Clerk roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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