Saia

PT Dockworker - Allentown, PA

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $25.75 - $29.40
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

competitive compensation
great benefits
Professional growth opportunities
Skill development
career advancement
supportive work environment

Job Description

Saia is a distinguished logistics and transportation company that prides itself on doing things the right way. Established with a commitment to its people, customers, and community, Saia has grown to become a trusted name in the industry for over a century. The company operates hundreds of terminals across the United States, offering reliable freight solutions with a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. Saia’s culture is founded on core values such as dignity and respect, a customer-first mindset, and an unwavering commitment to safety. These values foster a positive and collaborative work environment where employees are supported... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience
  • forklift certification or hazmat training
  • ability to lift and move objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience
  • forklift certification or hazmat training
  • ability to lift and move objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights

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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