Receiving Clerk

Role summary

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The Receiving Clerk checks, records, and stores food, beverages, supplies, equipment, and other deliveries received by Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel. Requirements typically include secondary education or a certificate in hospitality, purchasing, logistics, or a related field; previous receiving, stores, inventory, or hotel experience is advantageous. The candidate should be organised, physically fit, accurate with quantities and documentation, and comfortable inspecting goods for quality, damage, expiry dates, and compliance with purchase orders. Basic computer skills, good communication, honesty, and the ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays are expected. Familiarity with inventory systems and safe handling procedures is helpful.

About the employer

Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel is an upscale Marriott International property located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, near Kuala Lumpur. The hotel serves business and leisure travellers and offers guest rooms, restaurants, meeting and event facilities, wellness amenities, and professional hospitality services. As part of the Sheraton brand, it focuses on creating welcoming social spaces and reliable guest experiences for both local and international visitors. Marriott International is one of the world's largest hotel companies, operating a broad portfolio of global brands across many countries. Employees generally work within structured service standards and may receive access to training, staff benefits, career development, and opportunities to move within Marriott's international network, subject to the hotel's policies and employment terms.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers hospitality, tourism, retail, logistics, technology, healthcare, and manufacturing opportunities, especially around Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, Langkawi, and Kota Kinabalu. Its island destinations include Langkawi, Penang, Tioman, and parts of Sabah, each offering beaches, marine activities, local food, and diverse cultural experiences. Daily life is generally affordable compared with many major international cities, although central Kuala Lumpur and popular islands can be more expensive. Malaysia is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Indigenous influences; English is widely used in hotels and business settings. Foreign employees normally need an employment pass sponsored by an approved employer, and should not work on a tourist or social-visit pass. Before relocating, confirm the contract, visa sponsorship, accommodation, medical coverage, transport, and tax obligations. Petaling Jaya provides convenient access to Kuala Lumpur, shopping, dining, public transport, and major airports.