Receiving Clerk 1 at Reliance, Inc in La Mirada, California

Job Description:

Job Summary




This job is in the Plant family (Department), responsible for supporting functions and requires a practical knowledge of the nature and operations and the materials, facilities and methods employed by Reliance companies in metals processing and distribution.



Physical Requirements



Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job



Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

Job Function

• Generally responsible for completing basic, routine tasks with detailed instructions.


• Responsible for providing clerical support with incoming shipments to ensure its overall quality as well as proper record keeping and storage.


• Records and signs for shipments, assists with unloading trucks and/or organizes unloaded items.


• Verifies and keeps records on incoming items.


• Compares identifying information and counts, or measures items of incoming shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.


• Contact carrier representative to plan and to issue instructions for delivery of materials.


• Provides support to Sales personnel as well as assists in inventory control.


• Takes delivery of incoming facility supplies as necessary.


• Directs items to appropriate departments or areas.


• Schedules appointments for incoming shipments with drivers and dispatchers.


• May maintain and file purchase orders.


• May inspect incoming shipments to verify they include appropriate items and that each item is undamaged.


• May unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with sales department or buyer to rectify damages and shortages.


• Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.


• Specifically allocate material to work orders and route to the shop floor for processing.


• Verify specifications and properties values on mill test reports to industry standards.

Required Skills

• 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.


• High School diploma/GED preferred.


• Basic knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records required.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.


• Basic measuring skills to calculate correct dimensions of material and convert English and Metric systems required.


• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including analysis, knowledge and experience, and judgment required.


• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers as well as internal/external customers required.


• Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) required.


• Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.


• Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.


• Efficient, well organized and detail oriented.

Compensation Range



The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $22.00/Hr. - USD $25.00/Hr. depending on experience, qualifications, and location. Apply Now