Receiving Shipment Checklist
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Pre-Arrival Preparation
Pull the open PO from the inventory system
Clear and sweep the receiving dock
Stage pallet jack, box cutters, and scanner
Capture the PO number for this run
Freight Arrival and Unloading
Inspect pallet wrap and cartons before signing the BOL
Photograph any visible carton damage
Record freight condition on arrival
Unload pallets to the staging zone
Damage Claim Workflow
Note damage on the BOL before the driver leaves
File a freight claim with the carrier
Notify the buyer of the damaged shipment
Piece Count and Quality Inspection
Scan each carton against the PO line
Count units inside each carton against the packing slip
Inspect units for defects, mis-picks, or wrong color
Confirm whether the count matches the PO
Shortage and RTV Resolution
Log the shortage SKUs and quantities
Open a chargeback ticket with the vendor
Tag defective units for RTV and segregate
System Receipt and Stocking
Receive the PO in the inventory system
Apply source tags or EAS sensors to ticketed SKUs
Move replenishment to the floor per planogram
Shelve overstock to its stockroom location
File the signed BOL and packing slip
Receiving Sign-Off
Break down cartons and recycle dunnage
Manager signs off the receiving log
