Smooth shipping and receiving operations are the foundation of any successful warehouse or distribution center. At Professional Freight Services, we provide skilled labor crews and dock support to keep your inbound and outbound freight moving on time, accurately, and safely.
From unloading containers to processing outbound orders, our teams handle the day-to-day dock work that makes your supply chain reliable.
What We Do
- Inbound Receiving
- Unload trailers and containers (floor-loaded or palletized)
- Sort and segregate freight by SKU, PO, or destination
- Palletize, shrink-wrap, and stage for put-away
- Report damages and exceptions before inventory is processed
- Outbound Shipping
- Pick, pack, and stage orders for shipment
- Build stable pallets and secure outbound loads
- Label and audit for compliance with carriers and retailers
- Load trucks safely and efficiently for on-time departures
- Dock Operations Support
- Cross-docking freight between trailers
- Returns processing and triage
- Inventory cycle counts and verification
- Documentation and handoff with your team leads
Why Shipping & Receiving Support Matters
- Reduces bottlenecks at busy docks
- Prevents costly errors with accurate receiving and shipping checks
- Improves safety with trained crews following dock procedures
- Protects product from damage or misrouting
- Keeps operations lean without overstaffing permanent roles
Typical Use Cases
- A surge of inbound containers needing quick unload and staging
- Seasonal outbound volume requiring extra packing and loading help
- Cross-dock freight that must be segregated by route or customer
- Returns processing that needs short-term dedicated labor
- Retail or eCommerce facilities needing shift coverage when core staff are short
Safety & Compliance
- OSHA-trained warehouse associates
- PPE compliance and site orientation at every facility
- Dock safety procedures reinforced daily (lockout/tagout awareness, trailer checks, load securement)
- Damage & incident reporting included in standard workflows
Engagement Models
- On-Demand Dock Crews: Call us for unexpected inbound or outbound surges
- Shift Coverage: Consistent daily labor for shipping and receiving functions
- Project-Based: Short-term jobs like re-labeling, cycle counts, or returns rework
- Seasonal Ramp: Extra coverage during peak eCommerce or retail shipping cycles
What You Can Expect
- Dependable labor that integrates with your warehouse team
- Efficient loading and unloading for faster dock turns
- Reduced errors through careful sorting, labeling, and staging
- Clear accountability with reporting on tasks completed and hours worked
- 24/7 flexibility to match your logistics schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide both shipping and receiving support?
Yes—we support both inbound receiving and outbound shipping operations.
Can your crews run equipment like forklifts?
Yes, when approved by your site and if operators are certified. Otherwise, we handle manual labor around your equipment operators.
Do you manage paperwork and system entries?
We primarily provide labor support on the dock floor. Clerical receiving/shipping tasks remain with your internal team unless otherwise arranged.
Do you handle hazardous materials?
No. We do not handle hazmat freight. Only non-hazardous shipping and receiving tasks.
How do you price shipping & receiving support?
Typically hourly by role and crew size, with project pricing available for defined scopes.
Let’s Keep Freight Moving
Professional Freight Services ensures your shipping and receiving operations run smoothly with the labor you need—when you need it.
Call: (314) 429-1277
Email: info@professionalfreightservices.com
