FT Dockworker - Lake Charles, LA

Saia; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic logistics company that values its employees and fosters a culture of respect and safety. As a dockworker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient movement of freight using forklifts and other equipment. This position offers a competitive hourly wage, opportunities for growth, and a supportive team environment. With a long-standing commitment to excellence, this company is dedicated to your success and career advancement. If you're motivated and ready to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight handling and safe operation of forklifts.
• Certification in forklift operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Read and interpret shipping labels accurately.

Skills

Freight handling experience

Forklift certification

Hazmat training

Previous freight dock or warehouse experience

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You‘ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You‘ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.

Job Summary

Saia is currently looking for dockworkers to join our team. Our dockworkers will efficiently sort, handle, and load freight into and unload it from over-the-road equipment, containers, and city trailers using a sit-down forklift. In some instances, our dockworkers will also perform the job duties of a hostler, moving trailers throughout our yard.

Job Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using a forklift, pallet jack, or manually in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines.
• Read and interpret shipping labels.
• Hand load, rewrap, or stack freight as necessary.
• Secure freight inside the trailer using the provided and appropriate dunnage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Freight handling experience
• Forklift certification
• Hazmat training
• Previous freight dock or warehouse experience helpful

Pay Rate

$25.00 - $28.50 per hour, based on experience

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! We work hard to provide you with what you need to build an excellent career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that your achievements are recognized.

Make Your Move

Our people are the reason Saia has been successful for over a century. We foster a positive culture driven by core values like dignity, respect, customer focus, and safety. With hundreds of terminals nationwide, we’re always looking for motivated individuals to join us. Ready to advance your career? Let’s go further.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the company

Saia is an American less-than-truckload trucking company, founded in Houma, Louisiana, in 1924.