PT Dockworker - Houston, TX
Saia Inc.•Houston, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Saia is a logistics and transportation company committed to its people, customers, and community. This role involves sorting and handling freight in and out of various equipment, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensuring the secure and proper loading of freight. The company emphasizes a supportive environment, opportunities for skill development and advancement, competitive compensation, and great benefits.
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
- 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.
- 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
- Opportunity and environment to continue to grow and contribute
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
