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Receiving Dock Worker

Peoria Production Shop

Peoria Production Shop

Peoria, IL, USA
Posted on Feb 14, 2026
Job Title: RECEIVING DOCK WORKER

Company Mission: To be the premiere employer for individuals with disabilities.

Brief Description: Responsible for checking in freight, directing fork truck drivers, and ensuring that all material is allocated to the appropriate station.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Checks in freight and UPS.
  • Deciphers packing lists/freight bills.
  • Ensures packing lists match the freight received.
  • Verifies that all freight is correct.
  • Directs assigned forklift operators.
  • Ensures dock regulations are followed for the safety of workers.
  • Hand counts any material that has less than 25 pieces.
  • Keeps a log of material received whenever necessary.
  • Writes up receiving reports.
  • Assembles paperwork and ensures it is turned in on time.
  • Communicates with the Shipping Dock Worker to help things run smoothly.
  • Reports discrepancies to a supervisor.
  • Trains new dock workers.
  • Forklift experience.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Secondary Duties And Responsibilities

  • Assists forklift driver by placing paperwork out on the floor if time allows.
  • Assists on the line whenever necessary.
  • Assists Shipping Dock Worker if time allows.

Strength Demands

  • Lifting and carrying of up to 20 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds.

Work Conditions

  • Willing to work 40 hours per week.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Knowledge of basic mathematical functions and basic calculator functions.
  • Knowledge of receiving procedures.
  • Ability to read and write.
  • Ability to multi-task and work through interruption
  • Ability to establish priorities, work independently, organize and proceed with objectives without supervision.
  • Ability to work well with other employees and to pay attention to detail.

Education/Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 1 year experience in a warehouse in the receiving department.
  • Experience as a forklift driver preferred.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • PTO
  • 403B - retirement plan
  • Long Term Disability
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Legal
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness
  • Employer paid Life Insurance
  • Employer paid Short Term Disability
  • Bonus Opportunities