Loading Dock Associate, Summer 2026

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Estimated Pay: $15.00/hr

Number of Jobs Available: 5

Schedule: Day. Variable Hours- Approximately 5-10 hours per week-Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 4 PM

Location: Harker Laboratory (ISE Lab)

About the department:

The department of Facilities is seeking responsible, motivated undergraduate students to assist as a Loading Dock Associate.

Role Description:

Under limited supervision, coordinates shipping and receiving activities at the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Lab (ISE Lab) loading dock. Activities include general shipping and receiving, storage of materials including chemical supplies and waste, and customer service requests. Additional learning opportunities related to technical writing, design and fabrication, and computer science are available.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Receives, inspects, and unloads incoming supplies and equipment. Coordinates returns shipments for end users when requested.
• Coordinates with building end users to facilitate deliveries, pickups and inquiries.
• Coordinates with vendors and carriers to resolve discrepancies with shipping process.
• Moves chemical supplies and gas cylinders to their respective holding areas.
• Maintains loading dock storage area as a clean, uncluttered, and safe work environment.
• Ensures safe storage of chemicals, perishables, and other items for pickup by end users.

Qualifications:  

• Ability to operate materials handling equipment (pallet jacks, hand trucks, etc.)
• Ability to discern hazards and apply safety precautions based on task at hand and hazard analysis.
• Possesses organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, work effectively, and interact with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently while prioritizing tasks and available resources to meet unit and end user requirements.
• Capable of independently making sound decisions and utilizing available resources to efficiently meet end user requirements during loading dock peak activity periods.
• Ability to maintain a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Knowledge of general receiving procedures preferred, general stockroom inventory practices, and general laboratory and shop safety practices preferred.

Hiring Timeline:

Application Review: Aug 10th - 14th

Interviews-Date Range: August 17th - 21st

Offers Extended-Date Range: August 24th - 28th

Please note that dates are subject to change depending on the needs of the department.

Applicants must be undergraduate students at the University of Delaware. Work study eligibility can be found here. Applicants who are not enrolled as undergraduate students at the University will not be considered for this position. Employment Limitations and Exceptions