Chicago Target Sortation Center Logistics Driver(Gig)

Opportunity in Chicago

Key Information

  • Flexible Role in Chicago: Target Sortation Center Logistics Driver
  • Pay: $22-$27/Hour (approx. $51.3k/Year)
  • Based in: Chicago, IL (a vibrant local hub)
  • Benefits: This role offers competitive pay.
  • Employer: Target Sortation Operations (Hiring in Chicago)
  • Apply your your professional skills skills at our Chicago location.
  • Project-based work with clear objectives.
  • This Chicago-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
  • Our Target Sortation Operations team in Chicago, IL is growing.
  • Benefit from working in Chicago, a key hub for the E-commerce Logistics industry.


About Target Corporation

Target's Sortation Centers are the innovative future of retail delivery. These advanced facilities retrieve packages directly from local Target stores, sort them swiftly, and dispatch them to local delivery partners and post offices, vastly accelerating the speed at which guests receive their online orders. We cultivate a dynamic, forward-thinking environment where logistics professionals are celebrated for their efficiency and precision.

Position Overview

We are actively seeking reliable and punctual professionals for the role of Target Sortation Center Logistics Driver. In this highly structured position, you will serve as the crucial "middle-mile" connection, transporting sorted packages from the Target Sortation Center directly to local United States Postal Service (USPS) hubs and other final-mile delivery partners.

Operational Execution

  • Facility-to-Facility Hauling: Drive a company-provided cargo van or light box truck on highly repetitive, scheduled routes between the Target Sortation Center and regional postal hubs.
  • Timely Dispatch: Ensure absolute punctuality. The entire delivery network relies on your ability to drop off the sorted freight before the strict postal cutoff times.
  • Low-Touch Freight: This role involves pushing and unloading rolling postal cages or shrink-wrapped pallets, significantly reducing the heavy manual lifting associated with standard parcel delivery.
  • Professional Coordination: Act as a courteous liaison between Target operations and external postal or courier management teams.

Qualifications and Benefits

Must be 21+ years old with a valid driver's license and an exceptionally clean driving record. Commercial driving experience is preferred but not required. You must be able to pass a standard background check and drug screen. Enjoy the peace of mind of predictable, set shifts, highly competitive hourly pay, robust corporate benefits, and the pride of driving the modern Target supply chain forward.

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