Shipping Clerk / Forklift Operator

Surge Staffing; Shannon (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is seeking a dependable Shipping Clerk with forklift experience to support daily warehouse and shipping operations. This role handles outgoing shipments, completes shipping paperwork, and safely operates a forklift to move materials.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in shipping or logistics, forklift experience, and basic computer skills. Forklift certification is preferred. Reliable attendance and attention to detail are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, or logistics.
• Forklift experience required
• Forklift certification is preferred
• Experience with BOLs, packing slips, shipping labels, or manifests
• Basic computer skills and ability to enter information accurately
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with drivers, carriers, and coworkers
• Ability to safely lift and move materials as required
• Reliable attendance and dependable work history

Responsibilities

• Prepare and verify bills of lading (BOLs), packing slips, shipping labels, and shipping documentation
• Prepare, package, and route outgoing orders accurately
• Safely operate a forklift and pallet jack to move materials and load/unload trucks
• Inspect outgoing products for damage, accuracy, and proper quantities
• Maintain accurate shipping and inventory records
• Enter shipment and inventory information into warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Coordinate with truck drivers, carriers, and internal production teams regarding shipments and pickups
• Verify products and quantities before shipments leave the facility
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all company safety procedures and warehouse policies

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Reliability

Tools

WMS experience

Job description

Shipping Clerk / Forklift Operator

Pay: $15.00–$15.50 per hour

Schedule:

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM–2:30 PM — $15.00/hr
• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM–10:30 PM — $15.50/hr

Job Summary

We are looking for a dependable Shipping Clerk with forklift experience to support daily warehouse and shipping operations. This position is responsible for preparing outgoing shipments, completing shipping paperwork, maintaining accurate inventory records, and safely operating a forklift to move and load materials.

The ideal candidate has previous shipping, receiving, warehouse, or logistics experience and is comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and verify bills of lading (BOLs), packing slips, shipping labels, and shipping documentation
• Prepare, package, and route outgoing orders accurately
• Safely operate a forklift and pallet jack to move materials and load/unload trucks
• Inspect outgoing products for damage, accuracy, and proper quantities
• Maintain accurate shipping and inventory records
• Enter shipment and inventory information into warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Coordinate with truck drivers, carriers, and internal production teams regarding shipments and pickups
• Verify products and quantities before shipments leave the facility
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all company safety procedures and warehouse policies

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, or logistics
• Previous forklift experience required
• Forklift certification is preferred
• Experience with BOLs, packing slips, shipping labels, or manifests
• Basic computer skills and ability to enter information accurately
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with drivers, carriers, and coworkers
• Ability to safely lift and move materials as required
• Reliable attendance and dependable work history

Why Join Us?

• Full-time opportunity
• Competitive hourly pay
• Consistent weekday schedule
• Opportunity to use and build shipping, warehouse, and forklift skills