Entry Level
Dockworker PT
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When it began in 1924, Saia LTL Freight covered a two-state area: Louisiana and Texas. Today, Saia is one of the most successful carriers in the U.S., providing nationwide less-than-truckload (LTL), non-asset truckload, and third-party logistics services. Headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia, Saia is a fast growing company offering industry leading benefits and opportunities to inspire every member of our team. With over 12,000 employees dedicated to their jobs and our customers, you may discover your own career path at Saia.
Position Summary
Sorts and handles freight in and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. Operates forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight.
Major Tasks and Responsibilities
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Loads and unloads trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment in compliance with state, federal, and Department of Transportation regulations.
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Operates dock tools to ensure freight is loaded securely and properly, including maintaining straps, bars, air bags, cardboard, and dunnage.
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Loads, recoups, rewraps, and stacks freight as needed.
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Verifies shipments by reading labels and correctly securing freight for both loading and unloading trailers.
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Follows established bill and quality control procedures to ensure timely, claims-free, and cost-efficient shipments.
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Logs, reports, and processes any shortages and damages to freight.
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Promotes and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED.
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Warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience.
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Forklift certification or hazmat training.
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Ability to lift and move objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights.
Benefits
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.
Our Mission
At Saia Inc., success comes down to taking care of the people who matter most – our customers, our employees and our shareholders. The rest will take care of itself.
To safely drive our customers’ success with custom solutions built on the three pillars of our service-focused values: people, purpose and performance.
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.
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