Dock Worker – Forklift & Trailer Spotting

SWD INC; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 25,830; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay Every Friday

401(k) With Company Contributions

8 Paid Holidays

PTO Starts Accruing On Day 1

Illinois Paid Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance & EAP

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

SWD INC, located in Addison, Illinois, is seeking an on-site Dock Worker responsible for loading and unloading trucks accurately and packaging UPS shipments. The position requires experience in shipping and receiving or a willingness to learn, along with the ability to operate a forklift.

The role offers generous benefits including weekly pay, 401(k) contributions, paid holidays, and medical insurance.

Ideal candidates should be available for weekend work and able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in shipping and receiving or a willingness to learn.
• Experience operating a sit-down forklift or willingness to be trained.
• Availability to work weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Accurately load and unload trucks with a lift truck, pallet jack, or two-wheel dolly.
• Correctly weigh incoming material using a floor scale.
• Identify fasteners or products from the packing slips.
• Locate and ship outgoing material to the appropriate customers.
• Correctly package UPS shipments for shipping.
• Move and position trailers within the yard.
• Interact with customers and drivers in a courteous manner.

Skills

Shipping and receiving experience

Sit-down forklift operation

Physical capability (lifting up to 40 lbs)

Job description

SWD Inc., located in Addison, IL, is looking for an on‑site Dock Worker – Forklift & Trailer Spotting.

Shifts

We are currently hiring for two shifts:

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 4:00 AM – 1:00 PM (starting at $18.00/hr)
• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM – approximately 8:30 PM (starting at $18.75/hr) (End time may vary based on workload; employees leave once dock work is completed.)

Both shifts with overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately load and unload trucks with a lift truck, pallet jack, or two‑wheel dolly
• Correctly weigh incoming material using a floor scale
• Identify fasteners or products from the packing slips provided
• Locate and ship outgoing material to the appropriate customers
• Correctly package UPS shipments for shipping
• Move and position trailers within the yard, including backing trailers into dock doors and pulling them out as needed
• Reposition empty and full trailers to support daily shipping and receiving operations
• Interact with customers and drivers in a courteous manner and complete appropriate documents and necessary paperwork

Qualifications

• Prior experience in shipping and receiving or a willingness to learn
• Experience operating a sit‑down forklift or willingness to be trained
• Availability to work weekends as needed
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and stand and walk for extended periods

Benefits

• Weekly Pay Every Friday
• 401(k) With Company Contributions
• 8 Paid Holidays
• PTO Starts Accruing On Day 1
• Illinois Paid Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance & EAP
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses

SWD is a Drug‑Free workplace. All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a Background Check, Drug Screen, and Pre‑Employment Physical.

*Please Note: This role uses AI‑assisted tools in parts of the hiring process, as required to be disclosed under Illinois law.