Shipping Dock Associate | Forklift & Freight

PeopleReady; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Steady schedule

Great benefit package options

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Job summary

PeopleReady in South Bend, IN is hiring a Shipping Associate to manage dock activities, dispatch orders, and verify picking accuracy. You will use a forklift, operate on the shipping dock safely, and maintain records for billing and customer service.

Expect a 1st and 2nd shift with competitive pay and a steady schedule. This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and adherence to safety policies while serving customers and team members in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of truck freight rates and safety policies.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage shipping dock activities for safe, efficient freight loading.
• Dispatch orders and assign to warehouse team.
• Verify accuracy of orders picked by the team.
• Enter addresses, quantities, and weights to complete shipping paperwork.
• Ensure correct shipping methods for customer orders.
• Maintain shipment database and provide billing info to CS and finance.
• Notify supervisor of major discrepancies or substitutions.
• Prepare bills of lading for shipments.
• Use hand truck or equipment to move materials on the dock.
• Operate forklift to load trucks or railcars.
• Keep shipment records and file packing slips.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Safety policies

Lift 50 lbs

Background check

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

PeopleReady in South Bend, IN is hiring a Shipping Associate to manage dock activities, dispatch orders, and verify picking accuracy. You will use a forklift, operate on the shipping dock safely, and maintain records for billing and customer service.

Expect a 1st and 2nd shift with competitive pay and a steady schedule. This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and adherence to safety policies while serving customers and team members in a fast-paced environment.