Distribution Center Staffing

Keep freight moving, even when the schedule gets messy. Professional Freight Services builds and deploys reliable warehouse crews—on demand or fully scheduled—so your distribution center hits its targets without missing a beat.

What We Do

  • Rapid crew deployment for inbound, outbound, cross-dock, and returns
  • Flexible staffing models: on-demand, shift coverage (1st/2nd/3rd), seasonal surge, and temp-to-hire
  • Qualified talent for pick/pack, pallet building, trailer/container unloading, inventory support, and dock operations
  • Performance accountability with clear KPIs (units per hour, dock-to-stock time, error rate)
  • Site-specific safety orientation and PPE compliance
  • 24/7 coordination for after-hours loads, weekend pushes, and short-notice changeovers

No HAZMAT: We do not remediate or handle hazardous materials. We support non-hazardous labor tasks only and can coordinate around your certified vendor’s work as needed.

Roles We Staff

  • Inbound / Outbound: Unloaders, loaders, palletizers, stretch-wrap, labeling, staging
  • Order Fulfillment: Pickers, packers, kitting, rework, returns processing, QC
  • Dock & Inventory: Shipping/receiving clerks, cycle counters, put-away, replenishment
  • Equipment Operators: Pallet jack (manual & electric), reach truck, sit-down/stand-up forklift (client-approved & site-certified)
  • Leads & Supervisors: Team leads to coordinate labor, coach productivity, and report progress

Flexible Staffing Models

  • On-Demand Crews: Call when the volume spikes—perfect for live-load days, DC reconfigurations, and special projects.
  • Shift Coverage: Fill gaps reliably across 1st/2nd/3rd shifts without over-hiring.
  • Seasonal Ramp: Stand up additional lines or extend operating hours during peak.
  • Project-Based: Inventory counts, relabeling projects, rework, or a full dock reset.
  • Temp-to-Hire: Try talent on your floor before extending a permanent offer.

DC Tasks We Handle All The Time

  • Container & trailer unload/load (floor-loaded or palletized)
  • Cross-docking and short-term staging
  • Pick/pack waves, cartonization, labeling, and audit checks
  • Pallet sort & rebuild, stretch-wrap, and load securement
  • Kitting / light assembly / rework for compliance or retailer requirements
  • Returns triage and pre-inspection flows
  • Cycle counts and inventory reconciliations

Safety & Compliance

  • Site-specific onboarding and documented toolbox talks
  • PPE compliance and LOTO awareness per your facility rules
  • Equipment operation only with your approval and within certification limits
  • Supervisor/lead oversight to reinforce safe work habits
  • Incident reporting and near-miss capture for continuous improvement

How Engagement Works

  1. Scope & Schedule
    Share your volume profile, shift times, tasks, and KPIs.
  2. Right-Size the Crew
    We recommend headcount and roles (including any lead coverage) to meet targets.
  3. Mobilize
    We confirm call times, gate/dock instructions, PPE, and point of contact.
  4. Operate & Optimize
    Leads set expectations, establish pace, and coach for safe productivity.
  5. Report & Closeout
    You receive a simple summary: hours worked, tasks completed, KPI notes, and next-day plan.

KPIs We Watch

  • Units / Lines per Hour (UPH/LPH)
  • Dock-to-Stock / Put-away time
  • Pick accuracy / error rate
  • On-time outbound and dock dwell
  • Rework rate and damage incidence

Who We Serve

  • Retail & eCommerce DCs
  • 3PLs and cross-dock hubs
  • Consumer goods and packaging (non-hazardous)
  • Food & beverage (shelf-stable)
  • Light manufacturing distribution

What You Can Expect

  • Predictable productivity with lead-driven crews
  • Cost control via flexible headcount instead of permanent overhead
  • Less downtime when volume spikes or schedules slip
  • Clean communication before, during, and after each shift

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you replace temp agencies?
We’re built for operations-ready crews and shift coverage, not just resumes. We arrive as a coordinated team with clear tasks and output goals.
How fast can you staff a shift?
Most requests are scheduled in advance, but we regularly support short-notice needs when headcount is available.

Can your team run equipment?
Yes, when approved by your site and within certification limits. Otherwise, we focus on manual tasks around your operators.
Do you provide supervisors?
Yes. We offer team leads to coordinate labor, coach productivity, and report progress.
Do you handle hazardous materials?
No. We do not handle or remediate hazmat. We can support non-hazardous tasks near a hazmat scene under your certified vendor’s direction.
How do you price?
Simple hourly rates by role, with project pricing available for defined scopes (e.g., relabeling, inventory counts).

Let’s Staff Your DC

Need coverage for tonight’s outbound push or planning your seasonal ramp? We’ll tailor the crew to your tasks, shifts, and KPIs—so freight keeps flowing and costs stay in check.

Call: (314) 429-1277
Email: info@professionalfreightservices.com