PT Dockworker - Austin, TX

Saia Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,473 - 40,501; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and transportation company in Austin is hiring for a position that involves sorting and handling freight, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience in warehouse environments. The pay rate ranges from $25.75 to $29.40 per hour, dependent on experience. This role offers opportunities for growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Operate dock tools to ensure secure freight loading.
• Verify shipments by reading labels and securing freight.
• Log and report shortages and damages to freight.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Freight handling

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Ready To Go Further? 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.

Position Summary

Sorts and handles freight in and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. Operates forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight.

Major Tasks and 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.

Preferred 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.

Pay Rate: $25.75 - $29.40 per hour, based on experience

Benefits

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