Receiving/Forklift Clerk

Books A Million; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

American Wholesale Book Company in Florence, AL is hiring an Inbound Associate to stock and receive merchandise with speed and accuracy, using an RF scanner and pallet jack as needed. You’ll count, unload trucks, and place items on shelves while following safety rules and AWBC core values.

1st shift is 7:00–3:30; overtime occurs Sept–Dec; 3rd shift is Sunday–Thursday 8:00pm–4:30am. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent; warehouse experience preferred; basic math skills;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior warehouse experience preferred.
• Basic mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Stocking and receiving merchandise.
• Scan and count items using RF scanner.
• Unload trucks and move products to proper locations.
• Place products on shelves and maintain organization.
• Follow safety rules and AWBC core values.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Basic Math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

RF Scanner

Job description

US:AL:Florence | American Wholesale Book Company | ACTIVE FULL TIME

Posted 4 days ago | Apply before September 3, 2026

Description

The Inbound associate reports directly to the Inbound Manager.

The Inbound associate performs all stocking/receiving functions including but not limited to: Scanning, counting, unloading trucks stacking items onto carts/shelves, in a fast and accurate manner. The Inbound associate demonstrates behavior that supports AWBC core values. 1st shift is Monday -Friday 7-3:30. Overtime during the busy seasons Sept - Dec.

3rd shift - Sunday - Thursday 8pm - 4:30am

Roles and Responsibilities

• Certification to operator a forklift and pallet jack.
• Stacks product on shelves.
• Receive product using an RF scanner.
• Counts product to be stocked.
• Key’s product into system using an RF scanner.
• Moves product from staging areas to stocking locations.
• Responsible for following all safety rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Skills

• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Prior experience using radio-frequency scanner preferred.
• Basic Mathematical Skills

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Must Be Able To:

• Stand for long period of time, up to 4 continuous hours, 8 – 12 hours during a shift.
• Walk up to 8 miles a day. Walking short distances through the department/building.
• Use hands/arms to operate required equipment and repetitive motion activities.
• Lift objects up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Communicate using speech, sight, and sound with or without assistive device.
• Bend, stoop, or crouch while performing daily activities of the job.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills.

Must be able to work in variable work locations.

Key Words

• Inbound Receiver
• Scanner
• Warehouse
• Order Filler
• Warehouse Associate
• Associate
• Supply Chain