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Dock Worker jobs are open across shipping, logistics, warehousing, and freight, at every level from entry-level general labor to experienced lead and supervisor, with specializations in cargo handling, forklift operation, and receiving and shipping. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Penske Logistics is looking for warehouse dock associates to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are safety conscious and have a pleasant, outgoing attitude who want to excel in a warehouse environment.
Why is Penske Logistics for you?
Work Schedule:
- Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Compensation: $23.20 per hour
Additional Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Associate Referral Program
- $125 Boot allowance after 90-days of employment
Our associates also enjoy numerous associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization!
Job Responsibilities:
- Follow all safety requirements
- Stage and sort products for loading
- Loads and unloads trailers in a safe manner
- Opens and closes dock doors
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Sorts and places parts in racks or other designated areas
- Stacks cardboard boxes and pallets
- Move materials within the warehouse
- May operate electric pallet jacks and forklifts as needed
- Scan freights/parts
Benefits:
Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- No prior warehouse experience required but preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Proficient reading skills and ability to follow directions required
- Ability to work independently, customer service, dealing with others, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexible, excellent with numbers and time management skills required
- Flexible to work overtime preferred
- Ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions required
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
- Ability to work independently, customer service, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexible, and time management skills required
- Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required
- Complete a Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.
This position is designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.
Physical Requirements:
- The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The associate will be required to remember and understand certain instructions, guidelines, or other information. The associate must be able to see and verbally communicate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits:
Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit
https://penske.jobs/benefits/
Salary: $23.20 per hour
Application Deadline: Ongoing
About Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.
Job Category: Warehouse
Job Family: Warehouse
Address: 13120 County Road 6 Suite 400A
Primary Location: US-MN-Minneapolis
Employer: Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID: 2613202
Penske Logistics is looking for warehouse dock associates to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are safety conscious and have a pleasant, outgoing attitude who want to excel in a warehouse environment.
Why is Penske Logistics for you?
Work Schedule:
- Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Compensation: $23.20 per hour
Additional Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Associate Referral Program
- $125 Boot allowance after 90-days of employment
Our associates also enjoy numerous associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization!
Job Responsibilities:
- Follow all safety requirements
- Stage and sort products for loading
- Loads and unloads trailers in a safe manner
- Opens and closes dock doors
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Sorts and places parts in racks or other designated areas
- Stacks cardboard boxes and pallets
- Move materials within the warehouse
- May operate electric pallet jacks and forklifts as needed
- Scan freights/parts
Benefits:
Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- No prior warehouse experience required but preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Proficient reading skills and ability to follow directions required
- Ability to work independently, customer service, dealing with others, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexible, excellent with numbers and time management skills required
- Flexible to work overtime preferred
- Ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions required
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
- Ability to work independently, customer service, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexible, and time management skills required
- Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required
- Complete a Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.
This position is designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.
Physical Requirements:
- The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The associate will be required to remember and understand certain instructions, guidelines, or other information. The associate must be able to see and verbally communicate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits:
Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit
https://penske.jobs/benefits/
Salary: $23.20 per hour
Application Deadline: Ongoing
About Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.
Job Category: Warehouse
Job Family: Warehouse
Address: 13120 County Road 6 Suite 400A
Primary Location: US-MN-Minneapolis
Employer: Penske Logistics LLC
Req ID: 2613202
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Who's Hiring
- Penske Truck Leasing16
- Pacific Seafood2
- LKQ Corporation1
- Samaritan's Purse1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in dock worker jobs.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout a shift
- Forklift operation certification or demonstrated forklift experience
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 general industry or construction certification
- Experience with warehouse management systems or handheld scanning equipment
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record for yard or delivery duties
Tips for Your Dock Worker Job Search
List every certification on your resume
Forklift licenses, OSHA 10 or 30 cards, and hazmat endorsements are often listed as required, not preferred. Put them near the top of your resume so a hiring manager spots them before reading anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists dock worker openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by shift type
Many dock operations hire separately for first, second, and overnight shifts. Filter or search by shift when you can, and state your availability explicitly in your resume summary so you don't get screened out for the wrong reason.
Tailor your resume to cargo type
Employers handling refrigerated freight, hazardous materials, or oversized loads want specific experience. If you have it, name the commodity type directly in your work history rather than using generic phrases like 'various freight.'
Prepare for a physical assessment before interviews
Many dock employers require a pre-hire lift test or brief physical walkthrough on the facility floor. Know the weight requirements listed in the job posting and be ready to demonstrate safe lifting technique on the spot.
Follow up with the supervisor, not HR
Dock hiring moves fast and decisions often sit with the floor supervisor rather than a central recruiting team. After you apply, a brief, direct follow-up addressed to the operations or dock manager tends to get a quicker response.
Dock Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most dock workers?
The companies hiring the most dock workers right now include Penske Truck Leasing, Pacific Seafood, and LKQ Corporation, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Georgia, and Tennessee, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume fluctuates with peak shipping seasons, so openings in these companies tend to surge in the fall and early winter.
How do you become a dock worker?
Start by earning a high school diploma or GED, then complete a forklift certification course through a community college, vocational program, or employer-sponsored training. Apply to entry-level receiving or shipping positions to build hands-on experience with pallet jacks, loading equipment, and freight documentation. Many dock workers also pursue an OSHA 10 card early to stand out in a competitive applicant pool.
Can you get hired as a dock worker with no experience?
Yes, many employers hire dock workers with no direct experience and train on the job, particularly for general labor and unloading roles. Your strongest assets at this stage are physical stamina, reliability, and any safety training you've completed. Applying to temp-to-hire positions at logistics and warehousing companies is a common entry point that frequently converts to full-time employment.
What does the dock worker interview process look like?
Most dock worker interviews are brief and practical. You'll typically have a short conversation with a floor supervisor or operations manager covering your availability, physical capability, and any relevant equipment experience. Many facilities follow the interview with a facility tour and a basic lift or equipment demonstration. Background checks and drug screening are standard before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to dock worker jobs?
You can find and apply to dock worker jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience, shift preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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