Shipping Clerk - Distribution Cener

Books A Million; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

American Wholesale Book Company in Florence, AL is seeking a Shipping Associate to support the Shipping Manager. You will sort, stack, scan, and move products, wrap shipments, and ensure on-time delivery to customers while upholding AWBC values.

The role emphasizes manual lifting, equipment operation, safety adherence, and accuracy in loading trailers. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and warehouse experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Stacks or moves product from conveyor belts to skids.
• Operates shrink wrap machine according to standards.
• Verifies shipments against manifest before they are loaded on the trucks.
• Loads product skids on truck trailers.
• Responsible for following all safety rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse experience

RF scanner usage

Shrink wrap machine operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Shrink wrap machine

Job description

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

Posted 8 days ago | Apply before September 18, 2026

Description

Job Description:

The Shipping associate reports directly to the Shipping Manager. The Shipping performs all shipping functions including but not limited to sorting, stacking, carrying, and moving product, scanning product, and loading product onto trailers for accurate, on time delivery to customers. The shipping associate demonstrates behavior that supports AWBC core values.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Stacks or moves product from conveyor belts to skids.
• Operates shrink wrap machine according to standards.
• Verifies shipments against manifest before they are loaded on the trucks.
• Loads product skids on truck trailers.
• Responsible for following all safety rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High school diploma preferred or equivalent.

Preferred Skills

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

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Must Be Able To:
• Stand for 8-12 hours.
• 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 with or without an assistive device.
• Hear with or without an assistive device.
• Speak in English with or without an assistive device.
• Bend, stoop or crouch while performing daily activities of the job.
• Reading and writing skills required.
• Pass a written test and perform the skills for evaluation demonstrating PIT proficiency.

Must be able to workinvariable work locations.