PT Dockworker - Providence, RI

Saia Inc.; Wrentham (MA); On-site; USD 37,264 - 42,981; Full time

Job summary

A transportation and logistics company in Wrentham is seeking a Freight Handler to manage freight operations efficiently. Responsibilities include loading and unloading freight with forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining a clean work environment. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma and experience in similar roles. This position offers a pay rate of $27.05 - $31.20 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in warehouse, freight, or dock environments is preferred.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training is a plus.
• Must be able to lift and move various weights.

Responsibilities

• Sorts and handles freight in and out of equipment and containers.
• Loads/unloads trailers while complying with regulations.
• Operates dock tools to secure and maintain freight.
• Verifies shipments and logs any discrepancies.
• Promotes a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Freight handling

Safety compliance

Teamwork

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: $27.05 - $31.20 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.