PT Dockworker - Milwaukee, WI

Saia Inc.; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 35,473 - 40,501; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Commitment to employee success

Positive workplace culture

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Wisconsin is looking for dedicated team members to sort and handle freight in a safe and efficient manner. Responsibilities include loading and unloading trailers using forklifts, verifying shipments, and maintaining a clean work environment. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and experience with freight handling and operation of dock tools is preferred. A commitment to safety and quality work is essential. Join our supportive team and enjoy a competitive pay rate of $25.75 - $29.40 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack operation is preferred.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training is a plus.
• Ability to lift and move objects of various shapes and weights.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Operate dock tools to secure and maintain freight.
• Verify shipments by reading labels and securing freight.
• Log, report, and process shortages and damages.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Freight handling

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

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: $25.75 - $29.40 per hour, based on experience

Benefits

At 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 Move

At 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.