PT Dockworker - Des Moines, IA

Saia Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 34,784 - 39,743; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance rewards

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Des Moines is seeking an entry-level Freight Handler. You will sort and handle freight using forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and experience in a warehouse environment. This full-time position offers competitive pay ranging from $25.25 to $28.85 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight.
• Familiarity with warehouse and freight handling operations.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers using equipment in compliance with regulations.
• Verify shipments by reading labels and securing freight.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Pallet jack experience

Ability to lift heavy objects

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pay

Base pay range: $25.25/hr - $28.85/hr. Pay Rate: $25.25 - $28.85 per hour, based on experience.

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.

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Truck Transportation