Warehouse Dock Receiving and Material Handler

Warehouse Dock Receiving and Material Handler (1st Shift) | Up to $19.00/hr

Location: O'Fallon, MO

Job Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire (Immediate Start)

Schedule: 1st Shift (Daytime Hours)

Pay Rate: Up to $19.00 per hour (based on experience) | Weekly Pay

Industry: Logistics, Material Handling, Freight Processing, Distribution

About the Role

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a dependable Warehouse Dock Receiving and Material Handler (1st Shift) for an active distribution facility in O'Fallon, MO.

In this dock role, you will unload inbound freight containers, stack pallets, pull order inventory using WMS scan guns, and utilize conveyor systems for sorting. Prior forklift experience is required for this position. Paid on-the-job orientation is provided.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $19.00/hour depending on experience, paid weekly every Friday via direct deposit or pay card.

• Consistent Schedule: Steady 1st shift daytime hours.

• Benefits Package: Access to optional medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans through Express.

• Career Growth: Temp-to-hire opportunity with a pathway toward permanent placement.

• No Fee to Candidates: Express never charges job seekers a fee for placement services.

Key Responsibilities

• Inbound Unloading: Unload shipments and product freight directly from inbound containers.

• Palletizing: Transfer, organize, and stack unloaded products safely onto pallets.

• Order Selection: Pull customer orders from designated facility locations and feed items into conveyor systems for sorting and staging.

• RF Scanning & Systems: Operate Warehouse Management System (WMS) handheld scan guns to log inventory movements, scan barcodes, and confirm accuracy.

• Equipment Operation: Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely across the dock and facility floor.

• Dock Safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workstation while following all facility safety guidelines.

What you need

• Forklift Experience Required: Prior hands-on experience operating industrial material handling equipment (such as sit-down, stand-up, or reach trucks).

• WMS & Scanning Skills: Experience utilizing WMS scan guns or handheld barcode scanners for order picking and inventory logging.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Steel-toed boots required for access to the dock floor.

• Essential Physical Functions: Ability to handle repetitive lifting, loading, unloading, and movement of freight in an active dock environment (with or without reasonable accommodation).

• Safety & Reliability: Strong attendance record, daily punctuality, safety commitment, and reliable transportation to O'Fallon, MO.

• Screening Requirements: Willingness to complete standard pre-employment background checks and evaluations.

Why Apply Through Express Employment Professionals?

Express Employment Professionals connects job seekers with top logistics, distribution, and industrial facilities across O'Fallon, Wentzville, St. Peters, and St. Charles County. Partnering with Express gives you direct access to local hiring managers and dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment.

How to Apply

First-shift dock openings in O'Fallon fill quickly! Apply today with Express Employment Professionals or submit your application to schedule your recruiter phone screening right away.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.