Dockworker: Load, Unload & Secure Freight Safely

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is a logistics and transportation company dedicated to doing things the right way. Ready to go further, we offer opportunities, competitive compensation, and great benefits.

Position Summary: Sorts and handles freight in and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. Forklifts and pallet jacks are used to load and unload freight while adhering to DOT regulations and safety standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Ability to lift/move objects

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Saia is a logistics and transportation company dedicated to doing things the right way. Ready to go further, we offer opportunities, competitive compensation, and great benefits.

Position Summary: Sorts and handles freight in and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. Forklifts and pallet jacks are used to load and unload freight while adhering to DOT regulations and safety standards.