PT Dockworker - Fort Myers, FL
Saia Inc.•Fort Myers, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
Saia is a logistics and transportation company committed to its people, customers, and community. They offer a supportive environment with opportunities for skill development, career advancement, competitive compensation, and benefits. The Dockworker position involves sorting and handling freight in and out of various types of equipment, including over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. This role requires operating forklifts and pallet jacks for loading and unloading freight.
Requirements
- Ability to lift and move objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience.
- Forklift certification or hazmat training.
Responsibilities
- Loads and unloads trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment in compliance with state, federal, and Department of Transportation regulations.
- Operates dock tools to ensure freight is loaded securely and properly, including maintaining straps, bars, air bags, cardboard, and dunnage.
- Loads, recoups, rewraps, and stacks freight as needed.
- Verifies shipments by reading labels and correctly securing freight for both loading and unloading trailers.
- Follows established bill and quality control procedures to ensure timely, claims-free, and cost-efficient shipments.
- Logs, reports, and processes any shortages and damages to freight.
- Promotes and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Great benefits
- Rewarding superior employee performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
