Saia

Dockworker: Akron

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $25.00 - $28.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
competitive pay
Career development opportunities
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Saia is a distinguished logistics and transportation company with a legacy of over a century in the freight industry. Renowned for doing things the right way, Saia's commitment to its people, customers, and community sets it apart from its competitors. With a strong focus on leadership support and teamwork, employees experience a positive and motivating work environment from day one. The company offers a career filled with opportunities to learn new skills, advance professionally, and benefit from competitive compensation packages and excellent benefits. Saia prides itself on fostering a culture grounded in core values such as dignity, respect, customer-first approach,... Show More

Job 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 the English language
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift throughout the shift
  • Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying freight up to 100 pounds
  • Ability to climb on and off forklifts, trailers, and dock platforms safely
  • Ability to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions
  • Ability to work varying schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Ability to read, write, communicate and comprehend the English language
  • Warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience preferred
  • Forklift certification or hazmat training preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in verifying shipments
  • Ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely and efficiently

Job Duties

  • 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location