Receiving Clerk Jobs
Receiving Clerk jobs are open across retail, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and food distribution, from entry-level to lead and supervisor, with specializations in inventory control, cold-chain receiving, and hazardous materials handling. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Who We Are
Community Moving and Storage is a family-owned moving and storage company dedicated to providing quality service while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient warehouse.
Job Overview
We are looking for a dependable, hardworking individual to join our team as a Receiving Clerk / Warehouse Associate. This position is responsible for coordinating incoming and outgoing household goods and commercial shipments, maintaining accurate inventory, and assisting with daily warehouse operations.
This is a hands-on position that requires physical labor. We're looking for someone who is organized, pays attention to detail, takes pride in their work, and isn't afraid to get their hands dirty.
Previous warehouse, receiving, or moving experience is a plus, but we're willing to train the right person. Forklift experience is preferred but not required.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, inspect, document, and coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Maintain accurate inventory records, labeling, and shipment organization.
- Load and unload trucks, trailers, and storage vaults.
- Handle, wrap, pad, and protect household furniture and commercial freight.
- Operate forklifts and warehouse equipment as needed (training provided).
- Coordinate with drivers, crews, and office personnel to ensure shipments are handled efficiently.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse.
- Assist with general warehouse duties, facility maintenance, and occasional deliveries as needed.
Requirements
- Ability to perform physical labor and regularly lift heavy items (50–100+ lbs with assistance).
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Dependable, punctual, and willing to work as part of a team.
- Reliable transportation and ability to pass a background check.
- Previous warehouse, receiving, or moving experience is a plus, but not required.
- Forklift experience is a plus, but training is available.
Schedule & Benefits
- Full-time, Monday–Friday, with occasional Saturdays.
- Overtime paid at time-and-a-half.
- Health insurance, paid holidays, and vacation.
- Stable, year-round employment.
- Opportunities for training and advancement.
Join Our Team!
We're not looking for someone who knows everything on day one. We're looking for someone who shows up, works hard, takes pride in their work, and wants to grow with our company.
Community Moving and Storage is an equal-opportunity employer.
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 48.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
- Electronics & Hardware
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in receiving clerk jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with one or more years of warehouse or receiving experience
- Proficiency operating a forklift, pallet jack, or other powered industrial equipment
- Ability to lift and move packages weighing up to 50 or 70 pounds regularly
- Experience using a warehouse management system such as SAP, Oracle, or Manhattan
- Familiarity with RF scanners, barcode scanning, and inventory tracking procedures
- Detail orientation sufficient to verify shipments against purchase orders and flag discrepancies
Tips for Your Receiving Clerk Job Search
Tailor your resume to each listing
Receiving clerk postings vary widely in what they emphasize. One employer wants forklift certification, another wants RF scanner proficiency, and a third prioritizes SAP or warehouse management system experience. Mirror the exact language from each posting on your resume to pass applicant tracking systems.
Certify on forklift before applying
Many receiving clerk roles list forklift operation as required, not preferred. Getting your OSHA-compliant forklift certification before you apply removes a common screening barrier and signals you can contribute on day one without additional training costs for the employer.
Target postings that match your freight type
Receiving clerk work differs significantly across freight types. Cold-chain and perishable receiving in grocery or food distribution demands speed and temperature logging skills that dry-goods or retail environments don't. Applying to roles where your freight background matches reduces competition and strengthens your fit story.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists receiving clerk openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario questions about discrepancies
Interviewers for receiving clerk roles almost always ask how you handle shipment discrepancies, damaged goods, or vendor over-shipments. Walk through a specific process: document the variance, photograph damage, notify the supervisor, and log against the purchase order. A concrete answer beats a general one every time.
Negotiate schedule and shift differential, not just base pay
Receiving clerk roles often run early morning or overnight shifts with differential pay. During offer conversations, ask about shift premiums, overtime frequency, and schedule stability. These details affect your effective hourly rate and work-life fit far more than the base wage alone.
Receiving Clerk Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most receiving clerks?
The companies hiring the most receiving clerks right now include Chromalloy, Hilton, and CJ Logistics America, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. High-volume distribution operations and large retail chains consistently post the most openings throughout the year.
How many receiving clerk jobs are remote?
About 3% of receiving clerk openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most receiving work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include data entry roles tied to receiving reconciliation and administrative inventory auditing functions.
How do you become a receiving clerk?
Start by earning a high school diploma or GED, then gain entry-level warehouse experience through a shipping, stocking, or general labor role. Obtain a forklift certification from an OSHA-compliant training program. Learn to operate a warehouse management system, even through free online tutorials. Apply to junior receiving roles that specify on-the-job training and build from there.
Can you get hired as a receiving clerk with no experience?
Yes, many employers hire receiving clerks with no direct receiving experience if you can demonstrate physical reliability, basic math skills, and comfort learning warehouse technology. Roles in smaller retail operations and third-party logistics companies are most open to no-experience candidates. Volunteering for stocking or unloading shifts in a current job helps bridge the gap quickly.
What does the receiving clerk interview process look like?
Most receiving clerk interviews involve a brief phone screen to confirm availability and shift flexibility, followed by an in-person or on-site interview with a warehouse supervisor or operations manager. Expect scenario questions about handling damaged shipments, counting discrepancies, and working under time pressure. Some employers include a short walk-through of the dock or receiving area before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to receiving clerk jobs?
You can find and apply to receiving clerk jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, shift preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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