Warehouse Receiving Operator Job Description
Warehouses are large facilities for storage of products or inventory awaiting distribution to a retailer, dealer or customer. Warehouse receiving operators or clerks are part of the team of workers who staff warehouses.
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Function
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Warehouse receiving operators are responsible for unloading merchandise from trucks run by manufacturers. Once the shipment is unloaded, operators unpack and organize the inventory.
Features
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Warehouse receiving operators count the amount of each item received, comparing this amount to the invoice or documents included with the shipment to ensure everything promised was received.
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Requirements
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Successful warehouse receiving operators possess enough physical strength to lift heavy boxes and crates, basic arithmetic skills and the ability to work as a team. Many warehouses receive shipments 24 hours a day, requiring operators to work evening, overnight and weekend shifts.
Education
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There is typically no education required for performing the work of a warehouse receiving operator beyond a high school diploma or GED. Employers typically provide on-the-job training for new hires about safety and procedures.
Compensation
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As of December 2009, warehouse receiving operators averaged an annual salary of $27,000 according to indeed.com.
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