PT Dockworker - Philadelphia, PA

Saia Inc.; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 37,264 - 42,981; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits for qualified candidates

Job summary

Saia Inc. is hiring for a role that involves sorting and handling freight for transportation. The position requires operating forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight efficiently, ensuring all safety and operational standards are met.

Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and relevant experience in a warehouse or freight setting. The job offers competitive pay ranging from $27.05 to $31.20 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Operate dock tools for secure freight loading.
• Verify shipments by reading labels and securing freight.
• Follow quality control procedures for timely shipments.
• Report any shortages or damages to freight.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Freight handling

Ability to lift and move objects

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

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: $27.05 - $31.20 per hour, based on experience

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits are provided for qualified candidates.

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.