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Receiving Clerk

Bosch · Lincolnshire, IL · $20.00–$23.00 an hour · Full time · Manufacturing

Posted Aug 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time your attention to detail caught something before it shipped wrong.

What they are checking: The acute attention to detail this posting lists as required.

Describe a way you found to do a repetitive task better.

What they are checking: The process improvement this posting asks for even at this level.

This is in Lincolnshire, where Bosch trades as HydraForce, and asks for one to two years of related experience plus typing at forty words a minute. What do you want to know about the shift and the volume that comes through the dock?

What they are checking: Checking the shift and the workload before accepting.

What would you do

A shipment arrives and the count does not match the paperwork. What do you do?

What they are checking: Discrepancy handling, which is the most common event in receiving.

A supplier is chasing a shipment nobody can find. Walk me through tracing it.

What they are checking: The tracing duty this posting names, judged by method.

This job involves lifting a minimum of fifty pounds without help and following safety rules including protective equipment. How do you keep yourself safe on a busy day?

What they are checking: A direct check on the stated physical and safety requirements.

Priorities change through the day here. How do you decide what to do next when two things are both urgent?

What they are checking: The versatility under changing priorities the posting names.

About the work

Walk me through auditing a goods receipt before you pack it. What are you checking against?

What they are checking: The receipt audit this posting puts first, judged by what they actually verify.

How do you keep receiving documentation filed so someone can find a record from three months ago?

What they are checking: Document control, which is what makes tracing possible.

How do you conduct an inventory audit and what do you do when the number is off?

What they are checking: Inventory accuracy and honesty about a variance.

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The full job description

As published by Bosch.

The Receiving Clerk is responsible for performing various tasks related to product packing and shipping in accordance with established procedures and/or commercial standards. This role involves receiving, verifying, and stocking incoming equipment, materials, and supplies, as well as preparing shipments. The ideal candidate will be computer literate and demonstrate acute attention to detail. The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons: • Receiving: • Process all inbound and outbound shipments, including but not limited to sorting, logging, delivering, packing, auditing, and shipping. • Audit each goods receipt prior to packing to ensure that goods match the order. • Ensure that proper equipment, manuals, and accessories are received with the correct order and process. • Documentation and Inventory Management: • Prepare shipping and receiving documentation; maintain orderly files for all documentation. • Participate in scheduling daily transportation. • Process all receiving transactions and paperwork accurately. • Assist in maintaining material inventory levels and conduct periodic audits. • Customer Service and Safety: • Respond to requests for tracing missing shipments from suppliers. • Assist in maintaining safety and housekeeping standards in the receiving area. • Adhere to all safety regulations and wear appropriate safety PPE. • Administrative Tasks: • Perform required administrative tasks; prepare all required reports and correspondence. • Use computer systems to log and track shipments and inventory. • Other Responsibilities: • Perform other duties as assigned by the manager. • Continuously seek ways to improve processes and efficiency. Experience • One to two years of related experience or equivalent. • Skills and Abilities: • Familiarity with material handling practices and methods. • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Ability to manage priorities and workflow efficiently. • Acute attention to detail. • Proficient in using Microsoft Outlook and Word; able to type 40 words per minute. • Strong interpersonal skills. • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. • Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English. • Ability to work with minimal supervision. • Commitment to excellence and high standards. • Versatility, flexibility, and enthusiasm to work within constantly changing priorities. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Lift and move a minimum of 50 pounds without assistance. • Wear appropriate safety PPE as required. WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Majority of the work time is spent in a manufacturing environment where temperatures can be warm or cool, depending upon the season, and noise levels can be moderate to high. The hourly range for the position is $20.00 - $23.00/hour. The individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. The Recruiter can share more details about the specific salary range during the interview process. Must Have: • Must have US work authorization. • Indefinite U.S work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/Veterans.

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