Warehouseperson / Warehouse Clerk

Florida's Natural Growers; Umatilla (FL); On-site; USD 61,028,000 - 67,916,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Florida’s Natural Growers, a farmer-owned Florida-based company, is hiring a Warehouseperson/Warehouse Clerk in Umatilla, FL. The role combines hands-on material handling with clerical duties to support daily warehouse operations.

Responsibilities include forklift operation, inventory accuracy, data entry, and coordination with purchasing and production to ensure timely material movement. Safety and organized records are emphasized in this position.

Qualifications

• Requires forklift certification and/or demonstrated forklift operating experience.
• Basic computer skills including data entry, emails, spreadsheets.
• Experience with warehouse management systems or ERP software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down, stand-up, and high-reach forklifts to load, unload, and move materials.
• Perform routine forklift inspections and report defects.
• Pick, pack, stage, and prepare materials for shipment per orders.
• Receive materials and verify quantities against PO and packing slips.
• Process warehouse paperwork and update inventory in the WMS/ERP.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Data entry

Safety compliance

Clerical tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

ERP system

Job description

Position: Warehouseperson / Warehouse Clerk

Location: Umatilla, FL

Job Id: 26-149

# of Openings: 1

Join the Team at Florida’s Natural Growers – Now Hiring: Warehouseperson/Warehouse Clerk!

Shift: Day

Pay: $21.33 to $23.70 per hour, based on qualifications

About Us:

At Florida’s Natural Growers, we’re proud to be farmer-owned and Florida-based, bringing families across the nation the freshest, most natural citrus juices. We’re more than just oranges – we’re a close-knit team dedicated to quality, sustainability, and innovation. Join a company where your work truly makes a difference, and your skills are valued!

What You’ll Do

As a Warehouseperson/Warehouse Clerk, you will be responsible for efficiently managing warehouse inventory, operating various types of forklifts, and performing administrative and clerical duties to support daily warehouse operations. This role combines hands-on material handling with inventory recordkeeping, data entry, shipping and receiving documentation, and coordination with internal departments to ensure accurate inventory control and timely material movement.

The position requires proficiency in operating sit-down, stand-up, and high-reach forklifts, maintaining accurate warehouse records, processing transactions in warehouse management systems (WMS), and ensuring materials are properly received, stored, picked, and shipped. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable balancing physical warehouse responsibilities with computer-based administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and high-reach lifts, to load, unload, transport, stack, and organize materials within the warehouse.
• Perform routine pre-operational forklift inspections and report equipment defects or maintenance needs.
• Accurately pick, pack, stage, and prepare materials for shipment according to order specifications.
• Receive incoming materials and verify quantities, descriptions, and condition against purchase orders, packing slips, and other shipping documentation.
• Prepare, review, and process receiving reports, shipping documents, transfer records, and other warehouse paperwork.
• Enter, update, and maintain accurate inventory transactions in the warehouse management system (WMS) and other applicable computer systems.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory receipts, issues, transfers, shipments, returns, and adjustments.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, research transaction errors, and communicate findings to the appropriate supervisor or department.
• Perform cycle counts and physical inventory counts, reconcile variances, and assist with inventory reporting.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with identifying shortages, excess inventory, damaged materials, and items requiring follow-up.
• Verify warehouse transactions and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
• Organize inventory and ensure materials are stored in designated locations for safe and efficient retrieval.
• Assist with coordinating material requests, inventory transfers, and deliveries to production and other departments to support operational requirements.
• Communicate with purchasing, production, maintenance, and other departments regarding material availability, order status, receiving discrepancies, and inventory needs.
• Maintain organized warehouse files, records, and documentation, both electronically and in hard copy, as required.
• Respond to routine warehouse inquiries and assist with researching missing materials, shipment information, and inventory transactions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free warehouse in accordance with company standards and safety regulations.
• Follow established safety procedures, including proper lifting techniques, forklift operation requirements, and material-handling practices.
• Assist in other areas of production and provide break coverage as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality to support daily warehouse operations.
• Actively participate in and support the plant safety program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• High shool diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift certification and/or demonstrated forklift operating experience, including sit-down, stand-up, and high-reach lifts, required.
• Must successfully pass the Basic Skills Assessment.
• Previous warehouse, inventory control, shipping and receiving, or logistics experience preferred.
• Previous warehouse clerical or administrative experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry, email, spreadsheets, and inventory management systems.
• Experience with a warehouse management system (WMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or similar inventory software preferred.
• Ability to accurately review and process purchase orders, packing slips, shipping documents, inventory records, and other warehouse documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to identify, research, and resolve inventory discrepancies and data entry errors.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with production, purchasing, maintenance, and warehouse personnel.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet operational deadlines.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment while performing required physical warehouse duties.
• Commitment to workplace safety, inventory accuracy, and established company procedures.

Physical Demands

• Regularly lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 50 lbs.; occasional team lifts required for heavier materials or equipment.
• Manual material handling may include boxes, pallets, supplies, office materials, and warehouse documentation.
• Extended periods of sitting or standing while operating a forklift or performing clerical and administrative duties.
• Frequent standing and walking on concrete floors when performing general warehouse tasks.
• Walking between storage areas, production lines, loading docks, and office areas.
• Climbing in and out of forklifts multiple times per shift.
• Occasional use of ladders, stairs, or step stools to access racking, shelves, or stored materials.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching overhead, and twisting while loading/unloading, stocking materials, retrieving documents, or conducting inventory checks.
• Use of both hands and arms to operate equipment, handle materials, process paperwork, and perform computer-based tasks.
• Frequent hand and wrist motion when using scanners, pallet jacks, forklift controls, keyboards, mice, calculators, and other office equipment.
• Repetitive motions associated with packing, labeling, scanning inventory, typing, data entry, and processing warehouse transactions.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while entering inventory data, reviewing purchase orders, processing shipping and receiving documents, maintaining records, and communicating electronically.
• Ability to reach, grasp, handle, and manipulate paperwork, files, office supplies, and computer equipment.
• Sharp near and far vision for reading labels, reviewing computer screens and documentation, operating forklifts, identifying inventory, and recognizing potential hazards.
• Depth perception and peripheral vision needed for navigating tight spaces, operating forklifts, and ensuring workplace safety.
• Ability to hear horns, safety signals, alarms, and verbal instructions over background noise, as well as communicate effectively with warehouse personnel.
• Exposure to varying temperatures, hot or cold depending on warehouse or outside climate.
• Potential exposure to noise, dust, odors, and occasionally fumes, depending on manufacturing processes.
• Ability to transition between office-based clerical tasks and active warehouse duties throughout the work shift, as operational needs require.

Why Florida’s Natural?

• Competitive Pay & Shift Differentials
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Be a part of a legacy brand that’s been proudly Florida-grown for generations!