What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receiving Clerk position at Lowes?
PAY-AND-SAVE, INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Receiving Clerk
DEPARTMENT: Grocery
CATEGORY: All Locations
II. OVERVIEW:
This description is intended to outline the primary responsibilities, general nature and level of work being performed by teammates assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and competencies of the Receiving Clerk. The incumbent may be assigned other duties and responsibilities.
III. JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for ensuring product is received in accordance with company policy. Provides leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of Lowe's guiding principles, core values, and vision.
IV. JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
- Responsible To:
Store Manager / Assistant Manager
- Teammates Supervised:
None
- Inter-Relationships:
Frequent contact with all teammates, customers, corporate office and vendors. Occasional contact with teammates from other locations.
V. JOB DUTIES:
- Receive all merchandise and process all credits according to company policies.
- Responsible for controlling the flow of vendor traffic through receiving doors.
- Responsible for boxing/shipping all returned product to the warehouse for credit in accordance with company policy.
- Verify that all vendor invoices include legible pricing and properly extended.
- Assist in the training and development of receiving teammates as assigned.
- Flag any discrepancies and shortages on invoice documents and obtain signature of delivery vendor for confirmation of such shortages.
- Communicate and coordinate with Store Manager/Assistant Manager to provide feedback from the store.
- Perform accurate posting of all invoice documents to receiving log.
- Perform daily, weekly forklift and electric jack checklist.
- Monitor DSD shelf conditions, spot check for freshness and inventory levels.
- Maintain daily purchase totals.
- Compare distribution reports with reported.
- Keep work area maintained appropriately to ensure a safe work environment for teammates and customers.
- Must be able to perform other duties.
- Maintain general housekeeping and sanitation standards in / receiving storage areas. Cleaning and dusting backroom.
- Advise Store / Assistant Manager of any equipment problems.
- Adhere to all compliance of company policies, programs, procedures and guidelines.
- Sweep floors during store hours, responding to spills from broken or damaged product.
- Responsible for store compliance of company policies, programs, procedures and guidelines.
- Work with store teammates to identify the root causes of issues and inefficiencies.
- Constantly interacts with teammates to ensure that all teammates understands Lowe's expectations.
VI. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Training and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required. Some experience preferred.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
- Possess good customer relations skills. Must posses basic math skills and be organized.
Licenses, Registration and Certification:
- Forklift and Pallet Jack
VII. WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Works in a well lit, well ventilated area. Occasional exposure to refrigerated storage areas with temperatures as low as 20 degrees below zero. Subject to damp/humid conditions and seasonal outdoor weather. Occasionally subject to extreme noise from compressors or other machinery. Subject to communicable disease.
VIII. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Heavy work- exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and /or in excess of 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires walking and/or standing up to a significant degree. Must be able to climb, stand, bend, push or pull, twist, grasp, squeeze,stoop, kneel, squat, reach, handle, finger, feel, talk, hear and see. Subject to psychological stress.
