PT Dockworker - Des Moines, IA

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Marquisville (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC in Iowa is seeking a forklift-enabled warehouse worker to load and unload trailers, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensure freight is secured and documented according to safety and quality standards.

You will uphold a clean, safe work environment, log shortages and damages, and support efficient, cost-effective shipments while following DOT regulations. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are highlighted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in warehouse, dock, forklift, or pallet jack settings preferred.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment in compliance with regulations.
• Operate dock tools to secure and strap freight and maintain proper dunnage.
• Verify shipments by reading labels and ensuring proper securing for loading/unloading.
• Log, report, and process shortages and damages to freight.
• Promote a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

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 SummarySorts 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 ResponsibilitiesLoads 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 QualificationsHigh 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: $26.05 - $29.75 per hour, based on experience. This position is bonus eligibleBenefitsAt 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 MoveAt 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.