Warehouse Clerk
Contract-to-Hire | 1st Shift | Up to $22/Hour
Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Pay: Up to $22.00 per hour, based on experience
Status: Contract-to-Hire
Location: Onsite
About the Role
Our client is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Warehouse Clerk to join their warehouse team. This position plays a key role in supporting daily shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in warehouse environments, basic carpentry skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
This is a hands-on position responsible for building wooden shipping crates, processing shipments, operating warehouse equipment, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring the warehouse remains organized and safe.
Key Responsibilities
- Build custom wooden crates for product shipments using power tools and carpentry equipment.
- Perform laser etching of metal parts according to specifications.
- Pull, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
- Process shipments using UPS WorldShip, FedEx Ship Manager, and DHL shipping platforms.
- Receive, inspect, and stock incoming inventory.
- Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
- Process customer returns and ensure proper inventory reconciliation.
- Conduct cycle counts and inventory audits to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and housekeeping standards.
- Follow all company safety policies and wear required PPE.
- Assist with additional warehouse projects and duties as assigned.
Required Skills
- Forklift certification or the ability to become certified.
- Basic carpentry experience with:
- Table saws
- Circular saws
- Drills
- Screwdrivers
- Nail guns
- Staple guns
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- SAP experience is a plus but not required.
- Solid organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping abilities.
- Commitment to workplace safety.
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 1 year of carpentry experience.
- Warehouse, manufacturing, machine operation, or shipping/receiving experience preferred.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Physical Requirements
- Regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and use hands for handling materials.
- Frequently lift and move items up to 50 pounds.
- Regularly lift objects up to 10 pounds.
- Occasionally lift and move objects up to 100 pounds with assistance.
- Must possess close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception vision capabilities.
Work Environment
This position operates in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing and warehouse facility. Employees regularly work around manufacturing equipment, warehousing systems, forklifts, and shipping operations while adhering to established safety procedures.
What We’re Looking For
- Dependable and punctual attendance.
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
- Focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.