FT Dockworker - Minneapolis, MN

Saia Inc. • Minneapolis, MN

6d • $28 - $32

About The Position

The Dockworker sorts and handles freight moving in and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. The role operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and other dock equipment to load and unload freight, secure shipments, and support timely, claims-free, and cost-efficient transportation. The position requires maintaining a safe and clean work environment and may involve varying schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Read, write, communicate, and comprehend English sufficiently to perform job tasks, understand instructions and regulations, respond to inquiries, and complete shipping documents, reports, and records.
• Be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift throughout the shift.
• Be able to frequently lift, push, pull, or carry freight weighing up to 100 pounds; team lifting or mechanical assistance is required for heavier items.
• Regularly use hands and arms to handle freight, operate pallet jacks, and secure loads.
• Safely climb on and off forklifts, trailers, and dock platforms.
• Have adequate vision and hearing, with or without correction, to operate equipment, read labels, and follow safety signals.
• Be able to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Be able to work varying schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on operational demands.

Nice To Haves

• Warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in verifying shipments.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment in compliance with applicable state, federal, and Department of Transportation regulations.
• Use dock tools and maintain materials such as straps, bars, air bags, cardboard, and dunnage to secure freight.
• Load, recoup, rewrap, and stack freight as needed.
• Verify shipments by reading labels and correctly securing freight during loading and unloading.
• Follow bill and quality-control procedures to support timely, claims-free, and cost-efficient shipments.
• Log, report, and process freight shortages and damages.
• Promote and maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits are mentioned, but specific benefits are not listed.
• The company states that it rewards superior employee performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED