Receiving and Dock Associate

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay: Up to $19.00/hr

Predictable Schedule: 1st Shift

Weekly Pay

Full Benefits Package

Zero Candidate Fees

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Receiving & Dock Associate (1st Shift) in O'Fallon, MO. The role involves unloading inbound freight, palletizing, order picking, and using WMS scan guns to log inventory. Prior forklift experience is required for a daytime, fast-paced dock environment.

You will operate forklifts, ensure safety, and maintain a clean work area while enjoying weekly pay and access to benefits.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience required, prior hands-on operation.
• Experience using WMS handheld scanners for inventory logging.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments from containers.
• Stack and organize on wooden pallets.
• Pull customer orders and feed items into conveyor systems.
• Log inventory movements with WMS scan guns to ensure accuracy.
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely.
• Maintain clean, hazard-free workspace following safety guidelines.

Skills

Forklift operation

WMS systems

RF scanning

PPE compliance

Reliability

Punctuality

Tools

Forklift

WMS handheld scanners

Job description

Receiving & Dock Associate (1st Shift) | Up to $19.00/hr

Location: O'Fallon, MO

Job Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire | Immediate Start

Shift: 1st Shift | Daytime Hours

Pay Rate: Up to $19.00 / Hour | Weekly Pay

Industry: Logistics, Material Handling, Freight Processing, Distribution

About the Role

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a dependable Receiving & Dock Associate (1st Shift) for a fast-paced distribution facility in O'Fallon, MO.

In this active dock role, you will manually unload inbound freight containers, stack pallets, pull order inventory using WMS scan guns, and utilize conveyor systems for sorting. Prior forklift experience is required for this position! If you are reliable, comfortable with heavy physical labor, and want a steady daytime schedule with weekly pay, apply today!

What You Get

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $19.00 / hour depending on experience.

• Predictable Schedule: Steady 1st Shift daytime hours.

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every Friday via direct deposit or pay card options.

• Full Benefits Package: Access to optional medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.

• Zero Candidate Fees: Express never charges job seekers a fee to find a job.

What You Will Do

• Inbound Unloading: Manually unload shipments and product freight directly from inbound containers.

• Palletizing: Transfer, organize, and stack unloaded products safely onto wooden pallets.

• Order Selection: Pull customer orders from designated facility locations and feed items into conveyor systems for sorting and staging.

• RF Scanning & Systems: Operate Warehouse Management System (WMS) handheld scan guns to log inventory movements, scan barcodes, and confirm accuracy.

• Equipment Operation: Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely across the dock and facility floor.

• Dock Safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workstation while following all facility safety guidelines.

What You Need

• Forklift Experience (Required): Prior hands-on experience operating any type of forklift (sit-down, stand-up, cherry picker, etc.).

• WMS Systems: Experience utilizing WMS scan guns or handheld barcode scanners for order picking and inventory logging.

• PPE Attire: Steel-toed boots are strictly required for this facility.

• Pace & Work Ethic: Willingness to handle physical loading/unloading tasks in a fast-paced dock environment.

• Reliability: Rock-solid attendance record, daily punctuality, and dependable transportation to O'Fallon, MO.

• Screening: Willingness to complete standard pre-employment background checks and screenings.

Why Apply Through Express Employment Professionals?

Express connects job seekers with top logistics, distribution, and industrial facilities across O'Fallon, Wentzville, St. Peters, and St. Charles County. Partnering with Express gives you direct access to local hiring managers and full recruiter support throughout your employment.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.