Shipping Admin/Dock Clerk
About the role
Your Impact
As a Dock Clerk at Wayfair, you are a vital link in our distribution network, ensuring the seamless flow of goods in and out of our facilities. You are responsible for managing truck traffic, maintaining critical documentation, and providing the real-time data necessary to drive customer satisfaction and repeat business. This is a high-energy role that requires precision, coordination, and a commitment to keeping our logistics network moving at peak efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Traffic & Yard Management: Physically check all trailers entering or exiting the yard, directing drivers to appropriate locations for drop-offs and pick-ups.
- Detailed Documentation: Log essential data including trailer and seal numbers, tractor and load numbers, and trailer status (full or empty).
- Systems Operations: Dispatch loads into warehouse, transportation, and yard management systems to maintain accurate digital records.
- Inventory Auditing: Perform daily yard checks and reconcile physical counts with yard inventory reports.
- Team Coordination: Plan and communicate trailer movements directly to switchers, dock managers, and transportation planners.
- Operational Reporting: Run essential reports and ensure all required paperwork and records are completed accurately.
Requirements
- Experience: Previous experience in service, warehousing, or fulfillment is preferred.
- Education: A High School diploma or equivalent.
- Physical Capability: - The ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work a full shift (8+ hours a day) in a dynamic, non-climate-controlled warehouse environment. - The ability to frequently lift and move merchandise up to 75+ lbs. unassisted.
- Able to read and comprehend English to ensure your safety and the safety of those working around you.
- Proficiency using a computer keyboard, screen, and telephone systems.
- Availability: Regular and reliable attendance is essential, including the ability to work all shifts and overtime as needed.
Qualifications
No specific qualifications are listed in the job posting.
Skills
No specific skills are mentioned in the job posting.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits are available, including potential for medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and paid time off based on role type. Safety First Culture: We are relentlessly focused on a safe work environment for all employees. Growth Opportunities: We value data-driven decisions and promote from within, offering clear paths for career advancement in operations, team leadership, and management.
Pay
The listed pay rate/range is just the start with potential for OT, shift differential, and bonuses.
Schedule
Regular and reliable attendance is essential, including the ability to work all shifts and overtime as needed.