Part Time Dockworker: Akron

Saia Inc.•Akron, OH

8d•$26 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Saia is a logistics and transportation company committed to its people, customers, and community. This role offers opportunities for learning new skills, career advancement, competitive compensation, and great benefits. The Dockworker sorts and handles freight in and out of various equipment, operates forklifts and pallet jacks for loading and unloading, and ensures compliance with regulations. The company fosters a positive culture driven by core values such as dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, and safety.

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.