FT Dockworker - Minneapolis, MN

Saia Inc. • Minneapolis, MN

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Saia is a logistics and transportation company committed to its people, customers, and community, offering opportunities for skill development, advancement, competitive compensation, and benefits. The company has been successful for over a century, driven by core values like dignity, respect, a customer-first approach, and safety. Saia LTL Freight operates across the U.S. with hundreds of terminals and serves Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico through its network of partners. The company provides complete transportation and logistics solutions through its three operating service groups: Saia LTL, LinkEx, and Saia Logistics Services. Saia is dedicated to providing employees with opportunities to grow and contribute individually and as part of a team. The Dockworker position involves sorting and handling freight in and out of various types of equipment, including over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. This role also requires operating forklifts and pallet jacks for loading and unloading freight.

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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees