Loading Dock Clerk

HSS is the largest staffing agency focused on hospitality staffing. We work every day to match people looking for work with: Hotels, Resorts, Banquet Halls, Colleges & Universities, Event Spaces, Medical Facilities, and more.

HSS is recruiting for Loading Dock Clerk role for a museum located in the Downtown area of Washington, DC

Summary

The Loading Dock Clerk plays a key role in supporting efficient and secure distribution operations. This position is responsible for coordinating inbound and outbound deliveries, processing shipments, operating material-handling equipment, and maintaining an organized and safe loading dock environment. This role is essential to uninterrupted operations and may require reporting on-site during emergencies to ensure proper coverage.

We are looking for a dependable and adaptable team player who can support multiple operational functions and step in wherever needed to keep workflow moving effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and verify incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring accurate delivery, proper documentation, and timely distribution.
Ensure secure handling of parcels, obtain required signatures for deliveries, and manage items awaiting pickup or delivery.
Monitor and control access to the loading dock, allowing only authorized vehicles and personnel in designated areas.
Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment to move, load, and unload products.
Maintain a clean and organized dock area, including proper staging of materials and removal of clutter or obstructions.

What You’ll Bring

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
At least 1 year of warehouse or material-handling experience, including use of tools and hand trucks.
Certification to operate forklifts or other heavy equipment (or ability to obtain).

Skills & Competencies

Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Effective multitasking, time management, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
Comfortable working and communicating with diverse teams and departments.
Basic computer skills and ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions.
Strong attention to detail and basic math skills for handling shipping documents and counts.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, lift, and move regularly throughout the shift.
Frequently lift and move up to 40 lbs (18 kg).
Comfortable working in non-climate-controlled areas such as docks or warehouse environments.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $20.65 per hour. This range represents the minimum and maximum pay that Hospitality Staffing Solutions reasonably and in good faith believes it will pay for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits

This is a Direct Hire position with our client. Our client offers medical, dental and vision insurance for their employees.

In addition to disability, life, critical illness, and accident insurance.

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
Parental Leave, Tuition Assistance Program and Professional Development opportunities
Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance
401K plan with a 50% match up to the first 8%
Paid Time off 15 days 1st year, including 10 sick days, 12 paid holiday and a Closure between 12/25-1/01

Application Process & Deadline
Apply at: https://www.hssstaffing.com/job-board/?rpid=1522294&postid=cPoBq806OIk

Applications accepted until the position is filled.

Hospitality Staffing Solutions (HSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications—without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.