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Dock Sortation Specialist

Part-time, Hourly    Operations

Reports to: Dock Sortation Lead

Saltbox makes the hardest parts of running a small online business simple. Our workspaces bring together flexible warehouse suites, offices, and hands-on logistics support, all designed to help eCommerce entrepreneurs scale with confidence. Our members run businesses across Fashion & Apparel, Health & Beauty, Electronics, Household Goods, and more. When you join Saltbox, you're not just joining a company, you're helping real small business owners in your own backyard succeed.

We're scaling something new at Saltbox, and the earliest shift is where it starts. This location runs a dock sorting operation that unloads, presorts, scans, and dispatches thousands of packages before most people are awake, and we need reliable people to run it.

As a Dock Sortation Specialist, you're the execution engine of the early dock. You unload inbound freight, presort packages by batch and market, scan every item into a handheld device, and stage sorted loads so drivers roll out on time. Your job is to keep the early dock moving: unloading, presorting, and staging packages before sunrise so every load is scanned, sorted, and dispatched on time.

This shift clears the biggest bottleneck in the operation, inbound unload and presort. Getting it right is how this site grows from processing 5 to 6 thousand packages a day to 8 thousand without missing a dispatch window. You'll be on the ground floor of a function we're building out, and the crew that runs it well sets the standard every other location follows.

What the job looks like

Your shift starts at 3:00am. You'll unload inbound freight, presort it by batch and market, and scan each package into the Sort App on a handheld device. From 3:00am to 8:00am the focus is getting everything sorted and staged; from 8:00am the focus shifts to dispatch as drivers pick up their loads. It's physical, fast, detail-driven work with a small, tight crew, and when the packages are out the door your shift is done, usually a 5 to 6 hour day.

What you will own

Inbound unload & presort

• Unload inbound freight at the start of your shift and stage it for sorting, keeping the dock clear and organized as volume comes in.
• Presort packages by batch and market so the sort line moves without backups.
• Flag damaged, mislabeled, or missing packages to the Lead the moment you spot them.

Package scanning & sortation

• Scan every package using the Sort App on a handheld device, two scans each: presort and bin assignment.
• Hold a target of 225 units per hour (UPH), scanning each package twice for presort and bin assignment.
• Sort packages into the correct shelving unit or bin by batch and market assignment. Missorts delay drivers and risk SLA breaches, so accuracy comes first.

Staging & dispatch

• Move sorted batches to the driver handoff zone before the dispatch window opens.
• Assist with dispatch scanning from 8:00am as drivers pick up their loads.
• Help ensure all routes are dispatched by 11:00am, with 99.5% of packages out the door.

Workspace stewardship

• Keep the sortation and dock area clean, organized, and safe for the full shift.
• Return handheld devices and equipment to their proper positions at shift end.
• Help count on-hand packages at shift end and flag any discrepancies to the Lead right away.

How we measure success

• 225 units per hour (UPH) sustained through your shift, keeping pace without cutting corners on accuracy.
• Inbound freight unloaded and fully sorted by 8:00am, presorting is only half the job.
• All routes dispatched by 11:00am, with 99.5% of packages out the door.
• Accuracy on bin and market assignment, missorts caught before they ever reach a driver.
• On-hand package counts reconciled and discrepancies flagged the same shift.
• Consistent attendance and on-time 3:00am starts, the shift depends on a full crew.

Who thrives here

• You're energized by early mornings and a fast dock, not worn down by them.
• You take real pride in physical work done well and hold yourself to a high standard without being watched.
• You move with purpose and stay accurate under volume: right package, right bin, right scan, every time.
• You show up, every shift. Your crew is counting on you being there at 3:00am.
• You bring a steady attitude and pitch in wherever the operation needs you.
• You take ownership of outcomes, not just tasks, that's the ownership mentality we hire for.

What you bring

• Comfortable using AI tools, Claude, ChatGPT, voice assistants, on the floor to answer questions, translate, and draft communications. If you're new to this, willing to learn quickly.
• Able to reliably start shifts at 3:00am on the schedule set by your location.
• Ability to stand for 5+ hours and lift or move packages up to 50 lbs, reasonable accommodation provided.
• Comfortable using handheld scanning devices and mobile apps, and quick to learn new tools.
• Reliable transportation to your Saltbox location for an early morning start.
• Dependable and detail-oriented, with a track record of showing up and doing the work with care.
• Prior warehouse, logistics, fulfillment, or retail experience is a plus, but if you've got hustle, we'll train you on the rest.

What we offer

• Paid time off that accrues with the hours you work
• Room to grow: this part-time role can flex to full-time as the operation scales. Full-time team members unlock our full benefits package, including Aetna medical with two plans covered 100% or a low PPO premium, dental and vision at 100%, 401K plan options, company-paid long-term and short-term disability and life insurance, and paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and parental leave

How we work with AI

AI is part of how we work at Saltbox. Every role here is expected to use AI tools as part of daily work, not as a novelty, but as a real lever for doing the job better. We invest in protected time, training budget, and a peer community to support that growth, and we expect every team member to lean in.

Ready to apply

Saltbox is excited to offer a part-time hourly position with a base pay range of $20.00 to $21.00 per hour, depending on your location. We understand that cost of living varies across our markets, and our compensation reflects that.

If you're looking for an early morning role where showing up well and doing the work with care truly matters, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Saltbox team.

Learn more at www.saltbox.com