PT Dockworker - Bakersfield, CA

Saia Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 32,993 - 37,608; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for advancement

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A logistics and transportation company in Bakersfield, CA is looking for individuals to sort and handle freight using forklifts and pallet jacks. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and preferably experience in a warehouse environment. Responsibilities include loading and unloading trailers, ensuring compliance with regulations, and verifying shipments. Competitive pay ranges from $23.95 to $27.30 per hour based on experience. Join a company committed to safety and employee success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or freight environment preferred.
• Forklift certificate or hazmat training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Ensure compliance with shipping regulations.
• Verify shipments by reading labels and securing freight.
• Log issues with freight shortages and damages.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Ability to lift objects

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Hazmat training

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: $23.95 - $27.30 per hour, based on experience

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer‑first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.

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.