Shipping Clerk

Located in Sarasota, FL

Position: Shipping / Receiving Clerk

Position Overview:
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Shipping / Receiving Clerk to join our warehouse operations team. This role is responsible for daily picking, packing, shipping, and receiving of products, as well as maintaining accuracy, organization, and efficiency within the shipping department.

This is a hands-on position working in a warehouse environment and requires strong attention to detail, consistency, and reliability.

Job Responsibilities:

• Pick, pack, and ship products based on picking tickets

• Verify sales orders against customer purchase orders to ensure correct items and shipping addresses prior to shipment

• Use handheld barcode scanners to validate picked items and receive incoming products

• Print picking sheets and check inventory using an ERP system

• Access customer web-based portals to create shipments and enter tracking information

• Process shipments using shipping software such as UPS, FedEx, and USPS systems

• Perform physical inventory counts at year-end and spot checks throughout the year

• Pre-pull future orders for customers with scheduled ship dates

• Cut and size boxes appropriately to protect products during shipment

• Receive incoming vendor shipments against open purchase orders

• Inspect received products to ensure accuracy and compliance with product specifications

• Pre-bag and label products as needed

• Put away received products into proper bin locations

• Maintain a clean and organized shipping/receiving area, including sweeping aisles, breaking down boxes, emptying trash, and organizing shelving

• Restock primary picking locations from overstock

• Operate an order picker or cherry picker when needed

• Assist with unloading container shipments from overseas vendors (limited occurrences per year)

Job Requirements / Qualifications:

• Reliable daily attendance with strong punctuality and time management

• Full-time availability, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Schedule flexibility to 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM may be considered

• Prior experience working in a shipping department is required

• Experience picking products from picking tickets and packing orders neatly and accurately

• Familiarity with shipping software (UPS, FedEx, USPS) preferred but not required

• Comfortable using a computer for shipping programs, label printing, inventory checks, ERP systems, and customer portals

• Strong English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills required

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 50–60 pounds when needed

• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment without air conditioning

• Forklift and/or order picker experience preferred (training available if needed)

Pay Rate:
$19.00 per hour, with flexibility up to $20.00 per hour for the right candidate