Saia

PT Dockworker - Minneapolis, MN

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $27.00 - $31.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

competitive compensation
great benefits
supportive leadership
Career advancement opportunities
Positive culture
Equal opportunity employer
Safety-oriented environment

Job Description

Saia is a distinguished logistics and transportation company with a strong commitment to integrity and excellence. Established for over a century, Saia has built a reputation for doing things the right way, prioritizing its people, customers, and community. With hundreds of terminals nationwide, Saia fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow. The company emphasizes learning, skill development, and career advancement, backed by competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Saia’s core values, including dignity, respect, and a customer-first approach, create a positive workplace culture dedicated to safety and mutual success.

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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