Immediate Opening in Vancouver for a Inbound Dock Coordinator
Vancouver Role Highlights
Primary Details
- Worksite: Vancouver, WA
- Posted: Recently.
- Position: Inbound Dock Coordinator (Based in Vancouver)
- Hiring Organization: UPS
- This Vancouver-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our UPS team in Vancouver, WA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Vancouver, a key hub for the Package Logistics industry.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $20-$23/Hour (approx. $45k/Year)
- Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
- Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
Position Scope
- This role centers on your professional skills within the Package Logistics space in Vancouver.
About UPS & Our Culture
The dock door is where the UPS network begins. Every trailer that backs into our package center carries thousands of packages that must be accurately verified, documented, and inducted into the sort system before a single one can move toward its destination. Our Inbound Dock Coordinators are the operational gatekeepers of this critical first step — combining hands-on freight verification with systems-level documentation accuracy that keeps our entire supply chain honest. These are structured UPS warehouse jobs that blend physical dock work with data-entry precision, ideal for detail-oriented individuals building serious logistics careers.
What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)
"Inbound dock coordination requires you to think and move at the same time — you are managing carrier drivers, verifying trailer seals, and updating the inbound system simultaneously. The mental engagement keeps the shift interesting, and the career path from this role into operations management is very clear at UPS. It is by far the most professionally developmental UPS warehouse job I have had at this level." - Current Inbound Dock Coordinator, Baltimore, MD.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As a UPS Inbound Dock Coordinator, you manage the inbound trailer flow at our package center dock, verifying arriving freight, documenting seal integrity, and maintaining the inbound system records that allow the sort operation to process every trailer accurately.
- Trailer Seal Verification: Inspect arriving trailers for intact seal numbers that match the inbound manifest, documenting any seal discrepancy, apparent tampering, or damaged trailer condition before authorizing the unload team to open the door.
- Inbound System Entry: Record all arriving trailer data — origin hub, seal number, scheduled content count, and arrival time — into UPS's transportation management system immediately upon dock check-in, maintaining real-time inbound queue accuracy.
- Carrier Driver Coordination: Communicate professionally with arriving truck drivers and linehaul contractors, assigning dock doors, managing staged trailer flow in the yard, and escalating any detention or early/late arrival issues to the sort manager.
Benefits & Perks
UPS Inbound Dock Coordinators receive Teamsters union wages with contractual annual progression raises, full medical, dental, and vision coverage, a defined-benefit pension plan, paid personal time, and access to UPS Earn & Learn tuition funding. Weekly direct-deposit paychecks are standard from the first shift.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Opening in Vancouver for a Inbound Dock Coordinator position pay at UPS?
This role offers a pay range of $20 - $23. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Vancouver.
Where is this Opening in Vancouver for a Inbound Dock Coordinator job located?
This position is based in Vancouver, WA. UPS has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Vancouver.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Opening in Vancouver for a Inbound Dock Coordinator job?
No prior experience is required. UPS provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
What benefits does UPS offer for this position?
UPS provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Does UPS offer tuition assistance or education benefits?
Yes, UPS offers fully funded tuition reimbursement programs. Eligible associates can pursue degrees and certifications at no cost through programs like Career Choice, covering tuition, books, and fees.
What does a typical day look like as a Opening in Vancouver for a Inbound Dock Coordinator?
A typical shift involves receiving, picking, packing, and sorting customer orders in UPS's Vancouver facility. You'll work with a team to meet daily fulfillment targets while following safety protocols.
