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Dock Worker – Forklift & Trailer Spotting

SWD INC

Addison, ILFull-time$18.75/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$18.75/hr
Location
Addison, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

SWD INC is hiring a Dock Worker – Forklift & Trailer Spotting. SWD Inc. is seeking an on-site Dock Worker for its Addison, IL facility. This role involves accurately loading and unloading trucks, weighing incoming materials, identifying products from packing slips, and preparing UPS shipments. The worker will also be responsible for moving and positioning trailers within the yard and interacting with customers and drivers.

Key focus areas include Accurately load and unload trucks with a lift truck, pallet jack, or two-wheel dolly, Correctly weigh incoming material using a floor scale, and Identify fasteners or products from the packing slips provided.

Successful candidates bring Prior Experience In Shipping And Receiving Or Willingness To Learn, Experience Operating A Sit-Down Forklift Or Willingness To Be Trained, and Availability To Work Weekends As Needed. Important skills include Load And Unload Trucks, Weigh Incoming Material, Identify Fasteners Or Products, Locate And Ship Outgoing Material, Package UPS Shipments, and Move And Position Trailers.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Load and Unload TrucksWeigh Incoming MaterialIdentify Fasteners or ProductsLocate and Ship Outgoing MaterialPackage UPS ShipmentsMove and Position TrailersBacking Trailers Into Dock DoorsPulling Trailers OutReposition Empty and Full TrailersInteract With Customers and DriversComplete Appropriate Documents and Necessary PaperworkLift TruckPallet JackTwo-Wheel DollyFloor ScaleSit-Down Forklift

Qualifications

Prior Experience in Shipping and Receiving or Willingness to LearnExperience Operating a Sit-Down Forklift or Willingness to Be TrainedAvailability to Work Weekends as NeededAbility to Lift Up to 40 LbsAbility to Stand and Walk for Extended PeriodsSuccessful Completion of a Background CheckSuccessful Completion of a Drug ScreenSuccessful Completion of a Pre-Employment Physical

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

About Us:

SWD Inc. opened for business in March 1980 with three employees in a 9,000 sq. ft. leased facility and began black oxiding, cleaning, and pickling operations with used equipment. In late 1980, the company began passivating stainless steel and in 1981 purchased Fastener Sorting Corporation. Today, a recognized leader in the Metal Finishing and Fastener Sorting fields, SWD Inc. has over 250 employees and runs three shifts per day in its 250,000 sq. ft. facility just west of Chicago in Addison, Illinois.

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

What We're Seeking:

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

We are currently hiring for:

  • 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 with overtime as required.)

Responsibilities/Duties:

  • 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

What We Offer:

Because Better People deserve Better Benefits. – Joining SWD means becoming part of a company that invests in your growth, your wellbeing, and your future. We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you at work and in life.

  • 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

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

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