What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT Dockworker position at Saia?
Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available
Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way, with a commitment to our people, customers, and community. You'll feel supported on day one by leadership and your team. A job with Saia offers packed opportunities, from learning new skills to advancing and competitive compensation and great benefits.
Job Summary:
Saia is seeking dockworkers to join our team. Our dockworkers efficiently sort, handle, and load freight into and unload it from over-the-road equipment, containers, and city trailers using a sit-down forklift. In some cases, dockworkers will also perform hostler duties, moving trailers throughout our yard.
Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way, with a commitment to our people, customers, and community. You'll feel supported on day one by leadership and your team. A job with Saia offers packed opportunities, from learning new skills to advancing and competitive compensation and great benefits.
Job Summary:
Saia is seeking dockworkers to join our team. Our dockworkers efficiently sort, handle, and load freight into and unload it from over-the-road equipment, containers, and city trailers using a sit-down forklift. In some cases, dockworkers will also perform hostler duties, moving trailers throughout our yard.
Job Responsibilities:
- Loading and unloading freight on trailers using a forklift, pallet jack, or manually, in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines.
- Reading and interpreting shipping labels.
- Hand-loading, rewrapping, or stacking freight as necessary.
- Securing freight inside the trailer using provided and appropriate dunnage.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Freight handling experience.
- Forklift certification.
- Hazmat training.
- Previous freight dock or warehouse experience is helpful.
Pay Rate:
$25.25 - $29.00 per hour, based on experienceBenefits:
At Saia, your success is our success. That's why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won't go unnoticed.Make Your Move:
At Saia, our people are the reason we've been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we've created a positive culture driven by our core values: dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety, and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we're always looking for collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you're ready to put your career on a solid path, let's go further.Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $25 - $29
