Loader / Unloader – Full-Time | St. Louis, MO
Location: St. Louis, MO (St. Louis Metro Area)
Job Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire
Shift Options: All Shifts Available (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shifts)
Pay Rate: $16.00 to $18.50 / Hour (Based on Experience)
Industry: Warehouse, Logistics, Freight & Cargo, Light Industrial
About the Role
Are you looking for an active, fast-paced warehouse position with steady hours and weekly pay in St. Louis?
Express Employment Professionals is currently hiring Loaders and Unloaders for busy distribution centers and freight logistics hubs across the St. Louis metro area. Pay ranges from $16.00 to $18.50 per hour depending on shift and assignment. With multiple shift options open, you can find a schedule that works for you.
In this physical role, you will be on the front lines of logistics—loading outbound trailers, unloading incoming freight shipments, and keeping warehouse inventory moving efficiently and safely.
What You Get
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Competitive Pay: $16.00 to $18.50 per hour.
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Shift Options: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift schedules available.
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Weekly Pay: Direct deposit or pay card payments every Friday.
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No Fee for Job Seekers: Express never charges candidates a fee to find a job.
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Steady Work: Opportunities to gain experience and secure long-term full-time placement.
What You Will Do
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Manually load and unload freight, boxes, and materials from trucks, trailers, and shipping containers.
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Stack, palletize, and shrink-wrap materials securely to prevent shipment damage.
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Sort, scan, and stage incoming packages according to zip codes, routes, or warehouse bin locations.
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Use manual or electric pallet jacks, hand trucks, and carts to move materials across the warehouse floor.
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Inspect incoming freight for damage, correct quantities, and label accuracy.
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Maintain a fast, safe pace while following all warehouse safety guidelines and keeping work areas clean.
What You Need
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Previous warehouse, loading/unloading, or heavy material handling experience is preferred (entry-level candidates with strong work ethics are welcome to apply).
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Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry 50+ lbs consistently throughout your shift.
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Comfort working in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment (bending, stretching, standing, and lifting).
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Strong attention to detail to ensure freight is handled safely and stacked properly.
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Dependable attendance, strong work ethic, and reliable transportation every day.
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Ability to pass standard background screening and drug testing requirements.
Why Apply Through Express Employment Professionals?
This position is filled through Express Employment Professionals. You will be employed by Express while working on assignment with our client companies.
We partner with top logistics companies and industrial facilities across the St. Louis region to help local job seekers find reliable work. With over 30 years serving the St. Louis community, our local team is committed to getting you onboarded and onto the job fast.
Simple 2-Step Application Process
Getting started with Express is fast and simple.
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Schedule a Call: Pick a convenient time for a quick phone conversation with a recruiter.
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In-Person Interview: If your availability matches open loading shifts, you will be invited for an interview to review job details and schedules.
Already worked with Express or applied in the last 12 months? You do not need to reapply online. Just give our local office a call, and we will check your eligibility right away.
How to Apply
We are hiring immediately for qualified loaders and unloaders. Apply today with Express Employment Professionals in Maryland Heights to get started.
Express Employment Professionals is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.