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Kent Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team in the Warehouse as a Loading Dock Operator in Columbus, NE! This a full-time, 1st ...

Loading Dock Laborer

Hyattsville, MD ยท On-site

$16.50 - $20.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Loading Dock Laborer TekPro Support Services, LLC (TSS) is a government contracting and consulting firm supporting federal agencies and military installations across the U.S. We are currently seeking ...

Kent Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family of companies has an exciting opportunity to join their team in the Warehouse as a Loading Dock Operator in Columbus, NE! This a full-time, 1st ...

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How much do loading dock jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for loading dock in the United States is $17.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $18.51 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.
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Infographic showing various Loading Dock job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,238 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

Loading Dock Supervisor

Hilton Sandestin Beach

Miramar Beach, FL โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Why Hilton Sandestin Beach?

At Hilton Sandestin Beach, we believe that exceptional service begins with an exceptional team. To deliver the best experiences for our guests, we seek out talented individuals who share our passion and vision. Our team members are the driving force behind everything we do, and their dedication is what allows us to create memorable moments for every guest. By joining Hilton Sandestin Beach, you become part of a community of leaders focused on your personal growth and long-term success.

What We Offer:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Free daily meal service (lunch or dinner)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

About the Role:

To plan and organize daily shipping and receiving operations for the Hotel. Keep the loading dock operations clean and organized. Assist with daily storeroom operations.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Delivers interdepartmental mail. Ships, tracks, and receives mail for the Hotel and its guests.  Maintains proper supply levels of shipping materials.  Communicates with internal departments regarding incoming packages and follows up with outgoing shipments.  Assists the Bell Stand with cage runs.  Manages cage inventory and ageing packages and returns.
  • Maintains, organizes, cleans, and provides forklift assistance to vendors on loading dock.
  • Assists with daily storeroom operations, proper storage, and rotation of stock to maintain freshness and reduce waste. Assists with the issuing of products to Food and Beverage Outlets.  Verifies quantities and quality of products.  Ensures proper requisition policies and procedures are followed.
  • Coordinates package returns with Security team.
  • Assists with end of the month inventory operations. Checks in with vendors properly by verifying items being invoiced, making adjustments to invoices as needed.

Supportive Functions:

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, at the discretion of the manager based on the particular requirements of the hotel.

 

  • Performs duties of storeroom receiving clerk, including receiving, filling requisitions, rotation of stock, and assists in month-end inventories.
  • Performs any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products to adhere to health standards.
  • Participates in Hotel and departmental meetings.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

  • Must have general knowledge of food and beverage, shipping, and receiving procedures. Basic accounting and inventory skills.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak the English language sufficient to complete forms and inventories, read billings and invoices, and communicate with co-workers and purveyors.
  • Ability to multi-task, coordinate and operate in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to apply basic supervisory skills to plan, organize, direct employees, coach, train and discipline, as necessary.
  • Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart or truck weighing a maximum of 300 lbs. Goods must be moved one or more items at a time, depending on size and weight, at a continuous schedule.

 

Qualifications:

Education:

Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. High school diploma preferred or equivalent.

Experience:

One year of Food and Beverage experience at a similar volume hotel.  Experience in shipping and receiving preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:

Ability to obtain any government required licenses or certificates. Forklift certificate is required.  Training can be provided on-site. First Aid training preferred.

 

More about the Company:

Due to the seasonal and business nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules and hours to reflect the staffing needs of the hotel.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other tasks be performed when circumstance changes in the hotel (i.e.: emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments.)

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.