Receiving Clerk (Forklift Required)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Receiving Clerk (Forklift Required)

Shift: 7:30am-4:00pm Mon-Fri

Pay: $16/hr

Location: Ocala, FL (34474)

Job Description

The Receiving Clerk / Shipping & Receiving Material Handler manages all incoming and outgoing shipments and supports internal material movement within a fast-paced, climate-controlled manufacturing warehouse. This role ensures accurate inventory flow, timely delivery of materials to production areas, and consistent adherence to safety and quality standards while operating forklifts and handling materials manually.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against packing slips and purchase orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and process outgoing shipments, including packaging, labeling, and completing all required documentation.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently using appropriate material handling equipment and manual methods.
• Move materials to and from production areas to support continuous manufacturing operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with cycle counts as needed to support inventory control.
• Operate material handling equipment, including sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, and pallet jacks, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure the warehouse and shipping/receiving areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards and procedures.
• Identify and communicate any discrepancies, damages, or shipment issues to leadership promptly.
• Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Perform material movement that consists of approximately 50% equipment operation and 50% manual handling.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a material handler, shipping and receiving associate, or in logistics, inventory, picking, or packing roles.
• Proficiency operating sit-down forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency operating stand-up forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely operate pallet jacks for material movement.
• Demonstrated ability to receive, inspect, and verify shipments against packing slips and purchase orders.
• Experience preparing and processing outgoing shipments, including packaging, labeling, and documentation.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory and support cycle counts.
• Capability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling inventory and documentation.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in shipping and receiving within a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Background in inventory control, logistics, or distribution operations.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with frequent material movement.
• Strong communication skills to report discrepancies, damages, or shipment issues effectively.
• Ability to balance equipment operation and manual handling tasks throughout the shift.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a clean, climate-controlled facility that supports comfort and consistency throughout the year, helping you stay focused and productive. The operation offers a stable first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, supporting work-life balance and predictable hours. You will join a team-oriented environment where safety, organization, and reliability are valued, and where your experience in material handling and shipping/receiving is recognized and utilized.

Work Environment

This role is based in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility with an organized warehouse and shipping/receiving area. You will primarily work on a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, supporting production operations during regular daytime hours. The environment involves frequent use of sit-down and stand-up forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment, combined with manual lifting of up to 50 pounds. The facility emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and adherence to safety standards, providing a structured and consistent work setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ocala, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ocala,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

\nCompany Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.