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Dock Worker

Irving, TX · On-site

$18/hr

Operate a stand-up forklift (Dock Stocker) for handling items exceeding 50 lbs. and for loading processed products onto LTL trailers. * Safely manage lifting tasks with proper assistance when needed.

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Dock Worker

Irving, TX · On-site

$18/hr

Operate a stand-up forklift (Dock Stocker) for handling items exceeding 50 lbs. and for loading processed products onto LTL trailers. * Safely manage lifting tasks with proper assistance when needed.

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How much do loading dock jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for loading dock in Texas is $16.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.76 and $17.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced when working on a loading dock, and how can they be managed?

Working on a loading dock often involves handling heavy equipment, managing tight shipping schedules, and ensuring safety while loading and unloading goods. Common challenges include dealing with inclement weather, coordinating with drivers and warehouse staff, and maintaining accuracy in inventory tracking. These can be managed by adhering to safety protocols, communicating effectively with team members, and staying organized to prevent errors and accidents. Ongoing training and teamwork are key to overcoming these challenges and ensuring efficient dock operations.

What is the difference between Loading Dock vs Warehouse Associate?

AspectLoading DockWarehouse Associate
Primary RoleLoading and unloading shipments, managing dock operationsGeneral warehouse tasks, inventory handling, order fulfillment
Work EnvironmentDock areas, loading bays, outdoor or semi-outdoorWarehouse floors, storage areas, indoor
CertificationsForklift certification often requiredBasic safety and forklift certifications may be needed
Industry UsageLogistics, transportation, distribution centersWarehousing, retail, manufacturing

While both roles are essential in logistics and warehousing, Loading Docks focus on managing shipments at the dock, whereas Warehouse Associates handle broader inventory and order tasks inside the warehouse. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What is a loading dock worker?

Loading dock workers, also known as dockworkers or material handlers, are responsible for loading and unloading goods from trucks, trailers, or shipping containers at warehouses or distribution centers. They play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of products within the supply chain. Their duties often include operating forklifts or pallet jacks, inspecting shipments, and maintaining accurate inventory records. Loading dock workers must follow safety protocols to prevent accidents and damage to goods.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a loading dock worker?

To thrive as a Loading Dock Worker, you need basic physical fitness, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with pallet jacks, forklifts, and warehouse management systems is often required, and OSHA forklift certification is a plus. Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills help individuals excel in this fast-paced environment. These skills and qualifications ensure safe, efficient handling of goods and smooth logistics operations.

What are the most commonly searched types of Loading Dock jobs in Texas?

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Infographic showing various Loading Dock job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,762 per year, or $16.2 per hour.

Assistant Dock Manager

Goodwill of Houston

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Dock Manager
Department: Donated Goods Program (DGP)
Reports to: Dock Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Mission Support:
Goodwill Houston (GWH) is leading change, connecting people, and improving the potential for the future of work. We educate, train, and hire individuals with barriers to employment to help them achieve success and thrive. We connect people, families, and communities to improve lives and meet the workforce needs of today and tomorrow. Powered, in part, by donations and retail customers, we change lives through the power of work.
Position Summary:
Assists with the day-to-day operations to ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation of the dock and salvage workforce to maximize profitability and increase training opportunities. Provides direction, job training, development, and support of dock and salvage team members concerning the proper and safe handling of goods, leading to increased revenues for GWH mission services funding.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Ensures alignment and consistency of all aspects of dock and salvage operations, including SOPs, Reference Guides, job descriptions, performance evaluations, observation checklists, production standards, training, Safety Program, and other documents related to DGP systems.
  • Demonstrates professionalism and presents a friendly, cooperative attitude to the general public and all staff.
  • Assist in the supervision of the daily activities of dock associates to maintain consistent processing of all materials, meeting production and safety standards.
  • Supervises and assists with the coordination of after-market resale and salvage operations and ensures appropriate operational systems and resources are in place to generate maximum profitability.
  • Helps to ensure that the promotion, collection, transportation, production, sales, and external/internal distribution of donated products, and related operational and sales activities are properly integrated to achieve maximum profitability and quality customer service.
  • Helps to ensure the logistics with vendors for the sale, recycling and disposal of salvage goods (apparel, shoes, books, etc.); recyclable materials (cardboard, metals, glass, cellular phones, computers, etc.); trash; and hazardous materials; maximizing post-retail revenue opportunities and minimizing disposal costs.

  • Assist with coordinating salvage sales and zero waste opportunities toward increased revenue and profitability, and to reduce waste and further GWH's green environment initiatives.
  • Ensures hazardous materials are handled in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and GWH policies and procedures.
  • Ensures all transportation/baler (forklift and operation of heavy machinery and vehicles) safety policies, regulations, and practices are followed to ensure accident-free driving and processing and minimize insurance costs.
  • Ensures the safety and image of the truck yard, parking areas, loading dock, and salvage areas are clean, neat, and safe at all times.
  • Coordinates loads and maintains accurate inventory control of goods.
  • Ensure all trucks and trailers containing salvage goods are manifested and sealed upon receipt.
  • After completing the GWH Train the Trainer program, conduct periodic training sessions for associates and strictly adhere to GWH's processes and procedures for forklift and electrical stacker training.
  • Instructs associates in the offload and on-load methods and all other procedures to instill a service-conscious attitude and minimize service failures and injuries.
  • Ensures that loading and unloading of vehicles are performed utilizing sound safety practices (i.e., lifting, use of equipment, etc.) and accidents are reported in a timely manner.
  • Assist with register pulls, readings, cash reports, daily activity reports, transmittal of reports, and daily deposits in accordance with GWH policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for the scheduling and productive use of the labor force.
  • Assist in the maintenance and ordering of supplies.
  • Assist in ensuring good stewardship of all donations, through proper handling and processing of incoming donations in accordance with GHW policies and procedures.
  • Ensure store security and the safety of GWH associates and property according to policies and procedures.
  • Assist the Outlet General Manager in complying with GWH's image and safety practices and procedures.
  • Communicate with the supervisor regarding work requests (Facility Maintenance and Information Technology Support).
  • Assist in the proper rotation of apparel and hard goods in a timely manner and in accordance with GWH policies and procedures.
  • Keep abreast of merchandise knowledge, industry trends, and competitive pricing.
  • Develops, trains, leads by example, and supervises associates, ensuring they are able to achieve the goals set forth by GWH.
  • Assist in ensuring that statistical counts are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Assist with operating the dock and salvage team within budgeted expense-to-revenue ratios.
  • Must perform necessary janitorial work.
  • Responsible for the Safety Site Inspection and Incident/Accident reports.

  • Inspect all equipment to ensure a good company image and a safe working environment.
  • Report incidents, vehicle defects, traffic violations, or damage to vehicles before and after route, equipment repairs, and/or maintenance needs to the immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
  • Provide information needed for WESA Reports to be completed in an accurate and timely manner.
  • May be required to participate in activities outside of GWH.
  • Responsible for the duties of the Outlet General Manager when needed.
  • Other duties as assigned by Management.

Additional Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrate professionalism and present a friendly, cooperative attitude.
  • Ability to multi-task, make quick decisions, adapt to change, and work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
  • Adheres to all GWH Policies & Procedures, Loss Prevention & Safety Regulations, and GWH Guiding Principles.
  • Must be punctual and have dependable attendance and maintain an appropriate appearance.
  • Must safely conduct work; maintain good housekeeping standards, have all the aisles and pathways to fire exits clear and free from clutter, and keep work areas neat and clean.
  • May be asked to attend training sessions and participate in activities outside GWH.
  • Adheres to local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
  • Experience in a warehouse setting is preferred.
  • Six (6) months of experience in a supervisory role, or equivalent work experience, is required.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Must be able to read, write, communicate effectively in English, and perform basic mathematical skills.
  • Must be able to become forklift certified.
  • Proficient in salvage loading techniques, loading styles, tracking, and reporting.
  • Effectively use computer applications, including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheets, GPS, Internet/Intranet, and other applications as determined appropriate by GWH.
  • Skills in operation monitoring, watching indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI):
  1. Payroll as a Percent of Revenue (assigned district vs. goal)
  2. Budgeted Profit vs Actual Profit (assigned district vs. goal)
  3. Retention Rate (measured by annual leadership retention vs. LY, 30-New Hire Date vs. goal, and Annual Retention Rate vs. LY)
  4. Active with Zero hours TMs vs Goal (Zero (0) - 28+ days) (Assigned District)
  5. Administration - Performance management/Training (Assigned District at <5%)
  6. Outlet Swap Completions
  7. Equipment Provided to Primary Stores
  8. Outgoing Salvage Trailers
  9. Lane Rotations (25/day)
  10. Donor Value (assigned district vs. budget)
  11. Donors Integrity and Growth (assigned district vs. budget)
  12. Reporting-, Team Meeting Minutes, Safety, Over/Short (Assigned District)
  13. Safety - 95% quarterly safety metric score

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
The ability to stand, twist, bend, squat, reach, kneel, push, and pull. Able to lift up to 40 lbs. and, occasionally, lift/move items up to 100 lbs. (e.g., large bags of donations, televisions, furniture, etc.) Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
An indoor work environment with exposure to outside temperatures. The noise level in the typical work environment is usually moderate.
I understand the job description and requirements, and I am expected to complete all assigned duties. I acknowledge that the job functions may change, and I may be transferred to another location at the discretion of Management.
I have read this job description, and I am confident that I can perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation.
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Job description subject to change.

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