Shipping And Receiving Clerk

Job Description Job Title: Receiving Clerk (Forklift Required) Shift: 7:30am-4:00pm Mon-Fri Pay: $16-$16.50/hr Location: Ocala, FL (34474) 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr