Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Talentify; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk for a temporary assignment from 07/29/2026 to 10/28/2026. The role supports inbound/outbound material flow, data entry, and documentation accuracy in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities include receiving, inspecting, routing materials, preparing shipments, and assisting with order entry and inventory tasks. Lifting up to 70 pounds and forklift/pallet jack operation are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
• Six months previous materials management experience.
• Some data entry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, verify, process and route materials into the facility and off-site facilities.
• Notify Warehouse Manager of discrepancies in materials vs shipping docs.
• Prepare shipments with documentation for outbound shipments.
• Manage Returned Goods process per SOP.
• Assist in order entry, picking, packing and delivery as needed.
• Perform cycle counts and participate in physical inventory.

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Bar code scanner

Team player

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Title: Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Location: Cincinnati OH 45237

Duration: 7/29/2026 - 10/28/2026

Shift/Time Zone: 1st (7:30am-4:00pm) / Eastern Time Zone

Job Description:

Basic Purpose:

• Responsible for shipping, receiving and routing of materials into and out of the Business Unit (BU), as well as the appropriate documentation and data entry.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect, verify, process and route all materials into the facility and off-site facilities (remote sites) and enter the receipts in the Materials Management software system.
• Notify the Warehouse Manager of any discrepancies of materials versus shipping documentation.
• Prepare shipments, including documentation, for outbound shipments.
• Manage the Returned Goods process according to the Returned Goods SOP.
• Deliver stock to the appropriate staging area for departments.
• Put warehoused items in the designated storage areas and rotate stock according to receipt date and expiration dates to ensure proper stock rotation and use prior to expiration.
• Note any short dated materials upon receipt (less than 30 days of shelf life) and report to the Warehouse Manager to determine any possible actions that may need taken.
• Assist in cycle count and full physical inventory.
• Comply with all applicable and current Materials and Services Management, Human Resources, Employee Health and Safety, Compliance, OSHA, CLIA, etc. policies and procedures.
• Analyze current procedures in place and make recommendations for process improvements to the Warehouse Manager.
• Assist in order entry, picking, packing and delivery of both internal and external orders as needed.
• Assist in record storage and retrieval process as needed.
• Assist in preparation, receipt and distribution of internal, inbound and external mail as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education Preferred:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience:

• Six months previous materials management experience
• Some data entry experience preferred.

Other:

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Strong problem solving skills
• Good communication skills
• Good record keeping skills
• Ability to operate a computer, printer and bar code scanner
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.) or equivalent
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Must be able to lift up to seventy (70) pounds
• Ability to operate materials handling equipment as needed (fork lift, pallet jack, etc.)