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Receiving Clerk

Job in Lincoln, Washington County, Arkansas, 72744, USA
Listing for: Harp's Food Stores
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-09
Job specializations:
  • Retail
    Retail & Store Manager, Stocking
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Lincoln

PURPOSE STATEMENT: To receive/check-in merchandise, assure that merchandise received matches invoice, and return damages product for credit.

SIGNIFICANT

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • To prepare the back room for receipt of merchandise and unload trucks.
    • To count and inspect merchandise and match to invoice.
    • To keep receiving area secure and damage reclaim area neat and organized.
    • To assure the safety of self, customers and co-workers by understanding and practicing store safety rules and notifying a supervisor of any potential hazard immediately. Pick up/remove all broken containers, packing materials/boxes from the backroom floor.
    • To perform miscellaneous tasks assigned by supervisors and manager, substituting for absent workers and performing any additional tasks necessary to provide products and services to customers during peak periods of business.
    • To understand the operation, safety requirements and restraints of a baler, case cutter, pallet jack and fork lift (must be 18 years or older to operate the pallet jack, fork lift and baler).
    • To use stacking techniques that will prevent damage to product.
    • To remove trash from area, operate the baler, put the compacted bale on a pallet and load salvage onto trucks.
      SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receiving Clerks report directly to the Grocery Manager or Store Manager.

      QUALIFICATIONS:

      REQUIRED:

    • Basic mathematical ability (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and ability to count.
    • Able to give/receive complex verbal instructions/descriptions to/from supervisors/co-workers/vendors concerning store/department policy/procedures and use of equipment.
    • Able to pass basic physical examination and drug screen.
    • A stable work and educational history.
    • The ability to read and write English. The able to read instructions, merchandise labels, warehouse order codes, invoices, printed paper and forms.
    • Make judgments concerning receiving, inspection of merchandise as to the extent of unsalable product damage, and the placement of case/pallets in storage and overhead racks.
    • Able to move and stack product so that it will not be damaged.
    • Good interpersonal communication skills.
      PREFERRED:
    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Prior experience in a related type of job.
    • Prior experience operating a baler, case cutter, pallet jack and fork lift. (Must be 18 years or older to operate pallet jacks, baler, and forklift.)
      TASKS OF THE JOB - This job generally includes:
    • Mobility:
      • To move cases from truck/pallet to backroom for storage, approximately 50 yards.
      • To stack cases on floor/skid/rack/shelf.
      • To move cardboard/packing material to the baler, approximately 50 yards.
      • To move excess cases/damaged product from damage storage area to the truck, approximately 50 yards.
      • To move through the entire backroom of the store for supplies/product/ maintenance equipment and return, approximately 75 yards.
    • Work on tile or concrete for a maximum of 8 hours in duration.
    • Lift and stack empty pallets from floor to 72 inches overhead.
    • Lift a maximum of 100 lbs. from 6 inches to 48 inches.
    • Lift a maximum of 75 lbs. from 6 inches to 84 inches on to overhead/backroom storage rack.
    • Move cardboard into baler, approximately 4 feet. (Must be 18 years or older to move cardboard into baler.)
    • Carry a maximum of 100 lbs. up to 15 feet.
    • Pick up/move/sort/ (a/an) case/item/trash/from floor/shelf/ ground/pallet/rack storage.
    • Use maintenance and product transportation equipment.
    • Place merchandise/cases on the top of grocery overhead/backroom storage shelves/rack, up to 84 inches from the floor.
    • Reach forward/down up to 36 inches to attain merchandise on stocking cart or pallets.
    • Reach forward/down up to 36 inches to clean backroom shelves/floor area or control maintenance/stocking equipment.
    • Reach forward/down/up to 36 inches to place cases on floor/shelving.
    • Handle labels/signs/tags.
    • Handle case cutter/utility knife.
    • Grasp and handle wet/cold/hot/crushable/metal/paper/plastic store products.
    • Handle cardboard/packaging and debris.
    • Manipulate maintenance equipment handles/grasps/knobs.
    • Twist at the waist while cleaning, sorting, load/unloading, moving/removing merchandise, stocking merchandise and cleaning work area.
    • Kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, bend at the waist/knees to count and physically touch merchandise
    • Move fully loaded stocking carts, pallet jacks (up to 1000 lbs.) and maintenance equipment approximately 75 yards.
    • Climb on ladders, cases, shelving and stairs up to 15 feet in height.
    • Balance on cases of product and overhead rack.
    • Pick up cardboard, packaging and debris from floor.
    • Perform maintenance and sanitation functions.
    • See cases, vendors, case strips, invoices, computerized receiving displays, product size/description, labels on products, stocking carts, debris on floor, and signs.
    • Perceive color difference on product labels.
    • Recognize cleaning/maintenance equipment, pallet jacks, fork lifts, computerized receiving displays and baler controls.
    • Respond to intercom.
    • Respond to co-workers questions.
    • Respond to vendor/driver questions/comments.
    • Respond to the sound of baler/pallet jack/fork…
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