PT Dockworker - San Antonio, TX
Saia•San Antonio, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Saia is a logistics and transportation company committed to its people, customers, and community. The company offers opportunities for learning new skills, career advancement, competitive compensation, and great benefits. This position involves sorting and handling freight in and out of various types of equipment, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensuring the secure and proper loading and unloading of freight in compliance with regulations.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Read, write, communicate and comprehend the English language in order to perform the various tasks of the job, including but not limited to: converse with co-workers and members of the general public; understand oral and written instructions as well as governmental regulations; respond to questions and inquiries from management and government representatives; and accurately complete various shipping documents, reports and records required of the position.
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
- 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
- Positive culture driven by core values
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
