Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $25.00 - $28.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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
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