PERISHABLES/RECEIVING CLERK

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for verifying and keeping records on incoming shipments and route to processing areas. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive merchandise and routes to processing areas
• Match merchandise to purchase orders
• Examine incoming shipments; rejects damaged items; records shortages; corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages
• Input freight bill into computer
• Operate lift truck
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to work weekends on a frequent basis
• Ability to work overtime on a regular basis
• Ability to work any shift
• Familiarity with distribution center terms and processes
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects
• Ability to operate the following special special equipment, machinery, and/or special tools: fork lift, pallet jack (company will train)

Desired

• High school education or general education degree (GED) plus six months distribution center experience and six months order filler experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Client-provided location(s): Memphis, TN

Job ID: kroger-159818

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-12T19:41:00