Dock Worker – Forklift & Trailer Spotting

SWD Inc.; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; 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

Paid Parental Leave

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

SWD Inc. in Addison, IL, is seeking an on-site Dock Worker to manage the loading and unloading of trucks. This role offers two shifts with pay starting at $18.00/hr for 1st Shift and $18.75/hr for 2nd Shift.

The ideal candidate will have prior shipping experience or a willingness to learn. Benefits include 401(k), paid leave, medical coverage, and weekly pay every Friday.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in shipping and receiving or a willingness to learn.
• Experience operating a sit-down forklift or willingness to be trained.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and stand and walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Accurately load and unload trucks with a lift truck.
• Identify products from packing slips provided.
• Interact with customers and drivers courteously.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping and receiving

Customer interaction

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.