PT Dockworker - Hagerstown, MD

Saia Inc. • Hagerstown, MD

2d • $27 - $30

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 while following applicable safety and transportation regulations. It also uses dock tools and materials to secure freight, verifies shipments, and supports timely, claims-free, cost-efficient shipments. The position promotes and maintains a safe, clean work environment.

The stated pay rate is $26.55–$30.30 per hour, based on experience. Saia describes opportunities to learn new skills and advance, competitive compensation, and benefits, but does not specify individual benefits in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training.
• Ability to lift and move objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights.

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 and maintain straps, bars, air bags, cardboard, and dunnage to ensure freight is loaded securely and properly.
• Load, recoup, rewrap, and stack freight as needed.
• Read labels to verify shipments and correctly secure 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed