PT Dockworker - Garland, TX
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 and pallet jacks to load and unload freight and uses dock tools to secure shipments. The position promotes a safe, clean work environment and follows applicable regulations and established bill and quality-control procedures to support timely, claims-free, and cost-efficient shipments. The stated pay rate is $26.85–$30.80 per hour, based on experience. Saia describes opportunities to learn new skills and advance, competitive compensation, and benefits, but does not specify particular benefits in the posting.
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
- Load and unload trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment in compliance with state, federal, and Department of Transportation regulations.
- Operate dock tools to secure freight, including maintaining straps, bars, air bags, cardboard, and dunnage.
- Load, recoup, rewrap, and stack freight as needed.
- Verify shipments by reading labels and correctly securing freight for loading and unloading trailers.
- Follow established 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
