Shipping and Receiving Clerk

Talentify; Polk City (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking experienced Warehouse Associates / Forklift Operators for a 3-month temporary contract in Polk City, FL, with a potential to hire. This is a fully onsite role running Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM until finished, with the possibility of up to 12-hour shifts during the holiday season.

You will work in a cold storage distribution operation, operate stand-up forklifts or reach trucks, use RF scanners, pick orders, and ensure accurate shipping and receiving in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience required.
• Experience operating stand-up forklifts or reach trucks.
• Familiarity with RF scanners and WMS.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process inbound and outbound shipments.
• Perform shipping and receiving duties accurately and efficiently.
• Select customer orders and stage products for shipment.
• Load and unload trailers safely.
• Operate stand-up forklifts and/or reach trucks.
• Use RF scanners to track inventory and process orders.
• Enter and verify order information in WMS.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Stand-up forklift

Reach truck

RF scanners

WMS

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Reach truck

RF scanners

WMS

Job description

Open — Talentify has a posting for this job. Posted 1 Nov 2026.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Polk City, FL.

About this job

Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator

3-Month Temporary Contract Through the Holiday Season

Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM until finished (Must be flexible to work up to 12-hour shifts as needed)

Job Overview

We are seeking experienced Warehouse Associates / Forklift Operators to join a growing cold storage distribution operation in Auburndale, FL. This is a temporary 3-month assignment through the holidays with an opportunity to gain experience in a brand-new, state-of-the-art warehouse environment.

Candidates should be comfortable working in a cold storage environment and have previous experience operating warehouse equipment, selecting orders, and preparing shipments in a fast-paced distribution setting.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process inbound and outbound shipments
• Perform shipping and receiving duties accurately and efficiently
• Select customer orders and stage products for shipment
• Load and unload trailers safely
• Operate stand-up forklifts and/or reach trucks
• Utilize pallet jacks to move product throughout the facility
• Palletize, wrap, stack, and prepare shipments for transport
• Use RF scanners to track inventory and process orders
• Enter and verify order information within warehouse management systems
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Follow all company safety procedures and cold storage protocols

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience required
• Experience operating a stand-up forklift or reach truck
• Familiarity with RF scanners
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Order entry and inventory tracking experience preferred
• Ability to lift, move, and stack materials throughout the shift
• Comfortable working in a refrigerated/cold storage environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

Why Join Us?

Brand-new, state-of-the-art warehouse facility

New company experiencing rapid growth across the United States

Modern equipment including forklifts and reach trucks with advanced safety features

Opportunity to gain experience with a growing organization

Steady hours throughout the busy holiday season

• Cold storage warehouse setting
• Fast-paced distribution operation
• New facility launching and expanding operations
• Team-oriented environment focused on safety and efficiency

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Polk City,FL.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks, the occupation this job title matches. It describes the occupation, not this job.

The median wage for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Florida was 19.57 USD per hour (40,700 USD per year) in May 2025; the middle half earned 17.41–23.43 USD per hour.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025

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