PT Dockworker - Lincoln, NE

Saia; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 34,784 - 39,743; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Lincoln, Nebraska, is looking for a Freight Handler to sort and handle freight using forklifts and pallet jacks. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in warehouse or freight environments. Responsibilities include loading and unloading trailers, ensuring secure freight handling, and maintaining a safe work environment. The position offers a pay rate of $25.25 to $28.85 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Warehouse, freight, or dock experience is preferred.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Operates dock tools to secure freight.
• Verifies shipments by reading labels.
• Promotes a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Ability to lift heavy objects

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

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: $25.25 - $28.85 per hour, based on experience

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.