FT Dockworker - Miami, FL

Saia Inc. • Miami, FL

6d • $27 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Saia is hiring a Dockworker in Miami, Florida, with full-time and part-time opportunities available. The role sorts and handles freight moving in and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. Dockworkers operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight and use dock tools to help secure shipments. The position involves following applicable transportation regulations and established shipping and quality-control procedures, documenting freight shortages and damage, and helping maintain a safe and clean work environment.

The role requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, and handling freight throughout a shift. Work may involve varying temperatures and weather due to dock and yard exposure, and schedules may vary to meet operational demands. Saia describes opportunities to learn new skills and advance, along with competitive compensation and benefits; specific benefit offerings are not listed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to read, write, communicate, and comprehend English sufficiently to perform job duties, understand instructions and regulations, respond to inquiries, and accurately complete shipping documents, reports, and records.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift throughout the shift.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying of freight up to 100 pounds; team lifting or mechanical assistance is required for heavier items.
• Regular use of hands and arms to handle freight, operate pallet jacks, and secure loads.
• Ability to safely climb on and off forklifts, trailers, and dock platforms.
• Adequate vision and hearing, with or without correction, to operate equipment, read labels, and follow safety signals.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Ability to work varying schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on operational demands.

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

• 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.
• 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 damage.
• Promote and maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation; the posting lists pay of $26.85–$30.80 per hour, based on experience.
• Benefits are mentioned, but specific benefit offerings are not listed.
• Opportunities to learn new skills and advance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED