Job Description

The Receiving Clerk plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials into the facility. This position is responsible for unloading incoming shipments, verifying accuracy of materials received, maintaining organized inventory, and supporting production by ensuring all materials are available when needed. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, safety‑focused, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and inspect incoming shipments for accuracy, damage, and compliance with purchase orders.
• Unload trucks and containers using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material‑handling equipment.
• Verify documentation, including packing slips, bills of lading, and purchase orders.
• Record and enter received materials into the inventory management system.
• Label, sort, and store materials in designated warehouse bin locations.
• Communicate discrepancies or damaged goods to Purchasing Director
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized receiving area in accordance with facility safety standards.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory audits as needed.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure timely delivery of materials to the manufacturing floor.
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Must be able to work in a humid, cold, wet or slippery surface at varied heights in and around moving equipment and parts with the use of personal protective equipment (P.P.E)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand/walk for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in receiving, warehouse operations, or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts or willingness to obtain certification.
• Basic computer skills; experience with inventory software is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Be attentive to detail
• Ability to work safely, wear P.P.E, and follow instructions
• Ability to attend work consistently
• Display strong work ethnic

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

America's Heartland Packing is set to open its doors in early 2025. The 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield project will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.

What we offer:

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!