Receiving Clerk

Inbound Receiving Planner / Coordinator

Job Description

The Inbound Receiving Planner/Coordinator coordinates and optimizes the receipt of goods and materials into a busy distribution center. This role works closely with suppliers, logistics teams, and internal departments to plan inbound shipment schedules, align receiving activities with purchasing and inventory needs, and maintain accurate records within warehouse systems. The position combines hands-on warehouse activities such as unloading, material handling, and inventory control with system-based tasks including data entry, documentation, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and optimize the inbound receiving process for goods and materials entering the distribution center.
• Manage communication with suppliers to plan inbound shipment schedules and resolve delivery issues as they arise.
• Align receiving activities with purchasing and inventory requirements to support smooth warehouse operations.
• Oversee and participate in unloading trucks and moving materials safely within the warehouse.
• Use RF scanners and RF scan guns to accurately receive, track, and update inventory in the WMS or ERP system.
• Perform material handling tasks including palletizing, labeling, stocking, and organizing pallets and product locations.
• Carry out shipping and receiving activities, including verifying shipment contents against documentation and system records.
• Execute order pulling, picking orders, kitting, and general production-related warehouse tasks as needed.
• Maintain accurate warehouse inventory through regular cycle counts, inventory control activities, and timely data entry.
• Ensure all shipment records and receiving documentation are accurate, complete, and organized to support auditing requirements.
• Use computer systems, including WMS, ERP, SAP, and Microsoft tools, to enter data, track inventory, and generate reports.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inbound receiving and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Implement and support process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and throughput in the inbound receiving area.
• Enforce and follow safety protocols and warehouse procedures to maintain a secure and efficient operation.
• Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts and related material handling tools, in a safe and compliant manner.
• Assist with packaging, labeling, and preparing materials for internal distribution within the warehouse.
• Collaborate with logistics, inventory, and other internal teams to resolve discrepancies and support overall warehouse distribution activities.
• Perform other warehouse operations duties as assigned to support the needs of the distribution center.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in inbound receiving within a warehouse or distribution center environment.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, shipping and receiving processes, and warehouse distribution operations.
• Hands-on experience with warehouse inventory control, cycle counts, stocking, and order picking.
• Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP systems.
• Experience using RF scanners or RF scan guns for receiving, picking, and inventory transactions.
• Ability to use computer systems and perform accurate data entry, including use of Microsoft tools.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning software.
• Ability to perform material handling tasks including heavy lifting up to at least 25 lbs.
• Capability to safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment, where required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in shipment verification and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced warehouse environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Solid understanding of safety protocols and ability to follow established warehouse procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with kitting, packaging, labeling, and general production support in a warehouse setting.
• Experience in logistics coordination or planning for inbound shipments.
• Comfort working with KPIs and contributing ideas for process improvements.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain orderly documentation and inventory records.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with suppliers, logistics teams, and internal departments.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support various warehouse operations as needed.

Why Work Here?

Join a distribution environment where your attention to detail and operational mindset directly improve efficiency and service. You will work with established warehouse systems and tools, gain broad exposure to logistics and inventory processes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers hands-on experience across multiple warehouse functions, providing opportunities to develop both technical and operational skills in a supportive, team-oriented setting.

Work Environment

This position is based in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment that supports active distribution and logistics operations. You will spend most of your time on the warehouse floor and office, working around pallets, racking, forklifts, and other material handling equipment. The role is physically active and involves tasks such as unloading trucks, moving materials, palletizing, labeling, and lifting items up to at least 25 lbs. Use of RF scanners, WMS/ERP systems, and computers is a regular part of the workday. Appropriate safety gear is required, including steel-toe footwear, and you are expected to follow all safety and warehouse operating procedures.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Prairie, TX.

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Prairie,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.