What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Package Sorter / Dispatch Assistant position at SWI Transport?
Warehouse Package Sorter / Dispatch Assistant
Pay: $17.00–$20.00 per hour
Schedule: Early Morning | 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM Hours: Approximately 2–3 hours per shift, with potential for additional hours
Location: Southfield, MI
SWI Transport LLC is seeking a dependable, motivated, and hardworking individual to join our growing package delivery operation.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for early morning part-time work with the potential to grow into a leadership or management position.
We are not simply looking for someone to sort packages. We are looking for someone who takes initiative, pays attention to detail, and wants to become a valuable part of our operation.
The right candidate will have the opportunity to learn our dispatch and warehouse operations, take on additional responsibilities, and potentially advance into a supervisory or management role.
Primary Responsibilities
- Arrive on time and prepare the warehouse for daily driver dispatch.
- Presort packages, bags, and boxes into designated delivery routes and staging areas. - Organize packages to ensure an efficient and accurate loading process.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
- Identify and communicate missing, misplaced, or incorrectly sorted packages.
- Work independently and efficiently to complete sorting before drivers arrive.
Additional Responsibilities (Potential Third Hour)
Depending on operational needs, additional time may be available to:
- Assist delivery drivers with locating missing packages.
- Support dispatchers during the driver loading process.
- Help verify route organization and package counts.
- Troubleshoot package discrepancies. - Help maintain an organized and efficient dispatch process.
Qualifications
- Reliable attendance and punctuality are a MUST.
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic. - Able to work independently without constant supervision.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and efficient. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Able to lift, move, and organize packages weighing up to 75 lbs.
- Previous warehouse, package sorting, logistics, or delivery experience preferred but not required.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Opportunity for Advancement
We believe in promoting from within.
An individual who consistently demonstrates reliability, leadership, accountability, and initiative may have opportunities to advance into positions involving:
- Driver dispatch and coordination - Warehouse operations and organization - Team leadership and training
- Dock supervision
- Operations management
We're looking for someone who wants to grow with us, not just clock in and clock out.
Why Join SWI Transport?
- Competitive hourly pay: $17–$20
- Consistent early morning schedule
- Part-time hours with potential for additional responsibilities
- Hands-on training
- Opportunity to develop logistics and leadership skills
- Potential for advancement as our operation grows.
If you're dependable, motivated, and take pride in getting the job done right, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today and tell us why you'd be a great addition to the SWI Transport team.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20