Dock Clerk
US Postal ServiceJob Overview
The United States Postal Service is looking for a structured, analytical, and highly organized Dock Clerk to manage loading dock workflows at our major mail processing and distribution center hubs. In this high impact logistics role, you will act as the traffic controller for all physical arrivals and departures at our facility. You will balance physical yard observation with digital
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administrative data entry, assigning truck bays to incoming commercial drivers, checking transport security seals, and validating shipping paperwork. If you possess excellent attention to detail, enjoy a fast paced transportation hub environment, and want a stable logistical career with great federal benefits, this position offers an outstanding path.
Key Responsibilities
• Greet arriving truck drivers and assign appropriate loading dock bays to coordinate efficient fleet traffic patterns
• Verify incoming and outgoing bill of lading documentation, freight manifests, and trailer shipping logs for accuracy
• Inspect commercial transport vehicles, checking and logging plastic or metal security seals to confirm cargo integrity
• Input real time arrival data, transport volumes, and departure times directly into our national supply chain database
• Communicate transport arrival updates continuously to warehouse material handlers and forklift operators to prevent floor delays
• Report delivery variances, trailer safety hazards, or paperwork errors immediately to the transportation supervisor
What Success Looks Like
Success as a Dock Clerk is driven by fleet coordination speed, meticulous record keeping, and vigilance. Top performers prevent yard congestion by checking drivers in and out efficiently and keeping processing teams informed of upcoming bulk loads. You will truly excel here by maintaining zero data entry errors on shipping manifests, keeping your cool during hectic peak mailing seasons, and catching documentation errors before vehicles leave the facility.
Requirements and Qualifications
• Must be a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident alien
• Must be at least eighteen years old or sixteen years old with a high school diploma
• Ability to pass a thorough federal background check, a standard drug screening, and a logical reasoning assessment
• Prior professional experience in shipping and receiving, dock administration, or logistics data entry is preferred
• Strong basic computer skills, including comfort working with digital tracking interfaces and logistics databases
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English to confidently manage commercial transport drivers
Benefits
• Outstanding starting hourly pay with guaranteed regular step increases and ample overtime availability
• Complete federal health insurance benefit selections including medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Secured retirement futures backed by the federal employee pension system and matching thrift savings accounts
• Generous paid leave accruals including accrued personal vacation days, separate sick hours, and paid federal holidays
• Detailed on the job training focusing on facility traffic safety, shipping software, and data tracking protocols
• Direct promotional pathways to move up into transportation routing, logistics analytics, or dispatch management roles
About the United States Postal Service (USPS):
As one of the nation's largest and most reliable logistics and distribution networks, the United States Postal Service (USPS) offers unparalleled federal job stability, competitive hourly wages, and comprehensive corporate benefits.
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