PT Dockworker - Louisville, KY

Saia Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics seeks a motivated PT Dockworker to join their team in Louisville. This role involves operating forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently load and unload freight, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The company values its employees and promotes a positive work environment, offering opportunities for career advancement and competitive pay. If you are looking to start your career in a supportive and dynamic setting, this position could be your next step forward.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with warehouse, freight, dock operations.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Verifies shipments and secures freight for loading.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Pallet Jack Operation

Freight Handling

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Job description

Join to apply for the PT Dockworker - Louisville, KY role at Saia Inc.

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company, committed to doing things the right way. We support our people, customers, and community, providing a positive environment from day one with leadership and team support. A job with Saia offers opportunities to learn new skills, advance your career, and enjoy competitive pay and benefits. Join us and go further.

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 regulations.
• Operates dock tools to ensure freight is loaded securely, maintaining straps, bars, airbags, cardboard, and dunnage.
• Loads, recoups, rewraps, and stacks freight as needed.
• Verifies shipments by reading labels and securing freight properly for loading and unloading.
• Follows bill and quality control procedures for timely, claims-free, and cost-efficient shipments.
• Logs, reports, and processes shortages and damages.
• Promotes a safe and clean work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack operations.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training.
• Ability to lift and move objects of various sizes and weights.

Pay Rate: $24.00 - $27.50 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits

We are dedicated to your success by providing the resources needed to build an excellent career, including rewards for superior performance, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Make Your Move

Our people are the reason for our over-century of success. We foster a positive culture grounded in core values like dignity, respect, customer focus, and safety. With hundreds of terminals nationwide, we’re seeking motivated individuals to join our team. Ready to advance your career? Let’s go further together.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other protected characteristics.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Truck Transportation