FT Dockworker - Austin, TX

Saia Inc. • Austin, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Saia is a logistics and transportation company committed to its people, customers, and community, offering support and opportunities for learning new skills, advancement, competitive compensation, and great benefits. The company is seeking dockworkers to efficiently sort, handle, load, and unload freight from various equipment like over-the-road equipment, containers, and city trailers using a sit-down forklift. In some cases, dockworkers may also act as hostlers, moving trailers within the yard.

Nice To Haves

• Freight handling experience
• Forklift certification
• Hazmat training
• Previous freight dock or warehouse experience helpful

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using a forklift, pallet jack or manually in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines
• Read and interpret shipping labels
• Hand load, rewrap or stack freight as necessary
• Secure freight inside the trailer using the provided and appropriate dunnage
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees