Warehouse Clerk

Warehouse Clerk

Job Type: Contract to Hire

Pay: $18/hour

Hours: Monday – Friday, hours may vary

Overtime and weekends may be required

Job Summary

We’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Warehouse Clerk to join our fast-paced team! In this hands-on role, you’ll help keep daily operations running smoothly by verifying incoming shipments, checking materials for accuracy, labeling inventory, and ensuring products are properly documented and ready for storage. You’ll work closely with forklift operators and warehouse team members to maintain accurate inventory records, identify shipment discrepancies, and keep the receiving area organized and efficient. The ideal candidate is organized, safety-minded, and enjoys working as part of a team where accuracy and attention to detail make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Verify incoming materials against packing documentation to ensure accurate quantities and product information.
• Assist with the receiving and unloading process to ensure incoming shipments are handled properly.
• Apply inbound shipment tags to individual pallets, racks, and containers for accurate identification and traceability.
• Place batch tags on materials once receipts have been processed in SAP.
• Inspect incoming shipments for visible damage and promptly report concerns involving products, trailers, or warehouse equipment.
• Identify, document, and communicate shipment shortages or overages to the appropriate team lead or supervisor.
• Clearly mark shipments with discrepancies using established identification procedures.
• Record and communicate the physical storage locations of incoming raw materials.
• Follow established receiving procedures for indoor and applicable outside storage areas.
• Work alongside forklift (Hi-Lo) operators to ensure materials are properly identified, staged, and moved to designated locations.
• Maintain accurate receiving documentation and follow company inventory control procedures.
• Support department 5S standards by keeping receiving docks and work areas clean, safe, and organized.
• Communicate effectively with warehouse team members and supervisors to resolve receiving issues.
• Follow all company safety procedures and warehouse operating guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous Hi-Lo/Forklift operator's license or certification.
• Understanding of warehouse shipping and receiving procedures, including outside storage operations.
• Strong attention to detail when verifying quantities, labels, and shipment documentation.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous warehouse receiving, shipping, or inventory experience.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar warehouse inventory systems.
• Experience verifying inbound shipments, identifying discrepancies, and maintaining inventory traceability.
• Knowledge of warehouse 5S organization and safety practices.