Dockworker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Able to read, write, communicate, and comprehend English to perform job tasks, understand instructions and regulations, respond to inquiries, and complete required shipping documents, reports, and records.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift throughout the shift.
• Able to frequently lift, push, pull, or carry freight up to 100 pounds; team lifting or mechanical assistance is required for heavier items.
• Able to use hands and arms regularly to handle freight, operate pallet jacks, and secure loads.
• Able 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.
• Able to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.

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.
• Read shipment labels, verify shipments, and 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.

Benefits

• Saia states that it offers competitive compensation and great benefits, but does not specify individual benefit programs in the posting.