Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Talentify; Loretto (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk in Minnesota. This contract position is based in Loretto and involves loading and unloading with forklifts, preparing orders, and ensuring accurate shipments. The role requires reading packing slips, operating power tools, and maintaining a safe warehouse environment on a first shift (8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m.). Responsibilities include inventory tracking with RF scanners, packing, and collaborating with teammates to meet production demands.

Qualifications

• Experience in shipping and receiving operations.
• Proficiency in material handling, including loading and unloading trucks and containers.
• Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely.
• Experience with order picking and kitting to fulfill customer orders accurately.
• Ability to read and follow packing slips and other shipping documentation.
• Skill in operating power tools such as miter saws, drill presses, and battery-operated tools.
• Experience in general labor, production, and assembly tasks in a warehouse or shop environment.
• Familiarity with using RF scanners or similar devices for inventory tracking.
• Ability to organize and store merchandise efficiently in a warehouse setting.
• Commitment to following safety regulations and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload merchandise from trucks and containers using forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Fulfill customer orders using packing slips, including cutting material to specified lengths with appropriate tools.
• Operate power tools such as miter saws, drill presses, and battery-operated tools to prepare materials for shipment.
• Inspect and verify incoming shipments against documentation to confirm accuracy, quantity, and quality.
• Inspect and verify outgoing shipments to ensure correct items, quantities, and packaging are prepared for delivery.
• Organize, label, and store merchandise in the warehouse to maintain an orderly and efficient layout.
• Perform order picking and kitting activities to assemble orders accurately and on time.
• Use RF scanners or similar devices to track inventory movement and maintain accurate stock records.
• Support general production and assembly tasks as needed to meet operational demands.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment by following housekeeping standards.
• Follow all safety regulations, procedures, and company policies while operating equipment and performing daily tasks.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively to coordinate shipping, receiving, and inventory activities.

Skills

Shipping ops

Material handling

Forklift operation

Order picking

Packing slips

Power tools

General labor

RF scanners

Warehouse organization

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

RF scanners

Mitre saws

Drill presses

Battery tools

Job description

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving ClerkJob Description

The Shipping and Receiving Clerk loads and unloads merchandise, prepares and fulfills orders, and ensures accurate, efficient movement of materials throughout the warehouse. This role operates forklifts and other material handling equipment, uses power tools to cut and prepare materials, and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area while following all safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload merchandise from trucks and containers using forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Fulfill customer orders using packing slips, including cutting material to specified lengths with appropriate tools.
• Operate power tools such as miter saws, drill presses, and battery-operated tools to prepare materials for shipment.
• Inspect and verify incoming shipments against documentation to confirm accuracy, quantity, and quality.
• Inspect and verify outgoing shipments to ensure correct items, quantities, and packaging are prepared for delivery.
• Organize, label, and store merchandise in the warehouse to maintain an orderly and efficient layout.
• Perform order picking and kitting activities to assemble orders accurately and on time.
• Use RF scanners or similar devices to track inventory movement and maintain accurate stock records.
• Support general production and assembly tasks as needed to meet operational demands.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment by following housekeeping standards.
• Follow all safety regulations, procedures, and company policies while operating equipment and performing daily tasks.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively to coordinate shipping, receiving, and inventory activities.

Essential Skills

• Experience in shipping and receiving operations, including handling incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Proficiency in material handling, including loading and unloading trucks and containers.
• Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely.
• Experience with order picking and kitting to fulfill customer orders accurately.
• Ability to read and follow packing slips and other shipping documentation.
• Skill in operating power tools such as miter saws, drill presses, and battery-operated tools.
• Experience in general labor, general production, and assembly tasks in a warehouse or shop environment.
• Familiarity with using RF scanners or similar devices for inventory tracking.
• Ability to organize and store merchandise efficiently in a warehouse setting.
• Commitment to following safety regulations and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in inventory control or warehouse operations.
• Comfort working in a smaller shop environment with a lively atmosphere.
• Ability to adapt to flexible working hours within a first-shift schedule.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with colleagues.
• Reliability and punctuality to support consistent first-shift operations.

Why Work Here?

You will join a fast-paced yet supportive environment that offers on-the-job training, allowing you to build and strengthen your skills while you work. The atmosphere is lively and team-oriented, with regular social events that help foster strong working relationships. Flexible working hours within the shift provide a degree of work-life balance, and the casual work attire contributes to a comfortable, down-to-earth culture where you can focus on doing your best work.

Work Environment

This role is based in a fast-paced but clean, smaller shop environment where you will work closely with a tight-knit team. You will regularly use forklifts, pallet jacks, RF scanners, and power tools such as miter saws and drill presses. The position follows a first-shift schedule, typically from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some flexibility in working hours as needed. The atmosphere is lively and informal, and casual work attire is appropriate while still meeting all safety requirements. The facility emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and adherence to safety procedures to support efficient and safe operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Loretto, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Loretto,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.