PT Dockworker - Kansas City, MO

Saia Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,473 - 40,501; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and transportation company in Kansas City is seeking a Freight Handler to sort and handle freight using forklifts and pallet jacks. Responsibilities include loading trailers according to safety regulations and maintaining a clean work environment. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma and experience in a warehouse setting. The pay rate ranges from $25.75 to $29.40 per hour, based on experience, with competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in warehouse, freight handling, or related fields preferred.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sorts and handles freight in and out of various transport equipment.
• Loads and unloads trailers in compliance with regulations.
• Operates dock tools to ensure proper freight loading.

Skills

Forklift operation

Freight handling

Warehouse experience

Safety compliance

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.