Saia

PT Dockworker - Syracuse, NY

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $26.00 - $29.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

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

Job Description

Saia is a distinctive logistics and transportation company renowned for its commitment to doing things the right way. Established with a strong foundation of integrity, Saia has built a reputation for excellence by prioritizing the needs of its people, customers, and community. With over a century of experience in the industry, Saia operates hundreds of terminals across the United States, making it a national leader in providing reliable and efficient transportation and freight services. The company culture is grounded in core values such as dignity, respect, safety, and a customer-first approach, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment. Employees at... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Warehouse experience
  • Freight handling experience
  • Dock operations experience
  • Forklift operation experience
  • Pallet jack operation experience
  • 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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