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Unloading Trailers Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Warehouse Lumper

Bolingbrook, IL · On-site

$700 - $1.1K/wk

This individual will be responsible for unloading shipping containers and unloading trailers for warehouse storage. Responsibilities include accurately separating cases and placing them on pallets ...

Clamp Forklift 2nd Shift

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

Experience loading and unloading trailers, staging orders, replenishing inventory, and transporting materials. * Proficient with RF scanners, barcode scanning, inventory tracking, shipping, receiving ...

General Laborer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

... trailers, refueling vehicles, unloading trailers, relabeling cases or pallets, restacking cases or pallets, and assisting with a variety of additional functions and manual labor tasks as needed.

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How much do unloading trailers jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for unloading trailers in the United States is $16.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is unloading trailers an important job?

Unloading trailers is an essential part of supply chain operations, ensuring that goods are received and prepared for distribution or storage. The job requires physical strength, attention to safety protocols, and often involves operating equipment like forklifts or pallet jacks. Accurate and efficient unloading helps maintain inventory flow and customer satisfaction.

What is the difference between Unloading Trailers vs Loading Dock Workers?

AspectUnloading TrailersLoading Dock Workers
CredentialsNone specific, may require forklift certificationForklift certification often required
Work EnvironmentInside trucks, warehouses, or distribution centersAt loading docks, warehouses, or shipping areas
Job FocusRemoving goods from trailersLoading goods into trailers or trucks
Common Industry UsageLogistics, warehousing, transportationLogistics, warehousing, transportation

Unloading Trailers primarily involves removing goods from trucks, while Loading Dock Workers focus on loading goods into trucks. Both roles are essential in logistics and warehousing, often requiring similar certifications like forklift operation. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right position in the supply chain process.

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Infographic showing various Unloading Trailers job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $34,527 per year, or $16.6 per hour.

Receiving Forklift Operator - Weekend Days

Polar Beverages

Schenectady, NY • On-site

$16.50 - $19.25/hr

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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

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Overview: Move product by loading & unloading trailers. Schedule is Friday thru Monday 7am-530pm (training will be M-F 7:00am-3:30pm)

*No Agencies - Please Do Not Contact If You Are From A Recruitment Company*

Responsibilities:

  • Loading and unloading of trailers
  • Putting away all raw materials
  • Pulling samples from incoming raws
  • Verifying and staging of raw materials
  • Cycle counting of raw materials
  • General warehousing practices and procedures of all buildings and areas
  • Compliance of all company GMP's, rules and regulations

Minimum Requirements:

  • Capable of working 10 hour day
  • Minimum 6 - 12 months of forklift experience (where 80% of work day spent on forklift)
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more

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About Polar Beverages

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Polar Beverage can trace its history to a spring water company founded in 1882 and purchased by a distiller named Dennis Crowley to enhance his own whiskey business. Since then the company has been under continuous ownership, and operation by four generations of the Crowley family in the heart of New England. Based in Worcester, Massachusetts, Polar Beverages has remained a beloved hometown favorite while growing into a national cult favorite. As consumer tastes have evolved so has Polar Beverages’ ability to innovate and meet the growing demand for sparkling refreshment. From their heritage recipes, such as Polar Orange Dry and Birch Beer, to the playful introduction of modern seasonal Polar Seltzers, the people of Polar Beverages continue to love what they do and work hard to uphold the values of its founder. Polar Beverages Inc. is now the largest independent bottling company in the United States, comprised of their own family of brands – including Polar Seltzer, Adirondack, Clear & Sparkling, O Water and Frannie’s – along with strong brand partnerships for bottling, private-label manufacturing and distribution for both regional and national brand partners. Today, Polar Beverages produces and distributes from three locations, Worcester, Massachusetts; Albany, New York; and Fitzgerald, Georgia.

Industry

Manufacturing and manufacturing

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Worcester, MA, US

Year founded

1882

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