PT Dockworker - Orange County, CA

Saia Inc.; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 35,886 - 41,190; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for career advancement

Employee performance rewards

Job summary

Saia Inc. in Gardena, California, is seeking applicants for positions involving the sorting and handling of freight with responsibilities including loading and unloading trailers. Ideal candidates will have warehouse experience and the ability to operate forklifts.

This role offers a pay rate ranging from $26.05 to $29.90 per hour based on experience. Join Saia to be part of a team that values your success and dedication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience is preferred.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Operates dock tools to ensure secure loading of freight.
• Verifies shipments by reading labels and securing freight.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Freight handling

Ability to lift various objects

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Hazmat training

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: $26.05 - $29.90 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.

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.