PT Dockworker - Chicago - O'hare

Saia Inc.; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 36,988 - 42,430; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Saia Inc. in Franklin Park, Illinois is hiring for a position involving sorting and handling freight using forklifts and pallet jacks. This role requires loading and unloading trailers while adhering to safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in warehouse or freight operations. The pay rate ranges from $26.85 to $30.80 per hour, based on experience, along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Warehouse, freight, dock, or forklift experience desirable.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training preferred.
• Must be able to lift and move various objects.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trailers using dock equipment.
• Verifies shipments and maintains quality control.
• Promotes a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Ability to lift and move objects

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Job description

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: $26.85 - $30.80 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits

Saia offers competitive compensation and 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.