PT Dockworker - Roanoke, VA

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is seeking a dock worker to load and unload freight, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensure safe handling according to regulations. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and efficiency in daily shipments.

Ideal candidates will have warehouse or freight experience, forklift certification or hazmat training, and the ability to lift varied weights. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks in compliance with regulations.
• Operate dock tools to secure freight and maintain straps and dunnage.
• Load, recoup, rewrap, and stack freight as needed.
• Verify shipments by reading labels and securing freight.
• Follow bill of lading and QC procedures to ensure timely, cost-efficient shipments.
• Log shortages and damages to freight.
• Promote a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Physical strength

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hazmat training

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

Pay Rate: $26.55 - $30.30 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Company Overview

With headquarters in Georgia, Saia LTL Freight operates across the U.S. and employs thousands of people nationwide. Through our network of partners, we serve the balance of the U.S. including Alaska and Hawaii, plus Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico. Through our three operating service groups-Saia LTL, LinkEx, and Saia Logistics Services-we provide complete transportation and logistics solutions. As a company, Saia is dedicated to providing every employee the opportunity and environment to continue to grow and contribute, individually and as part of a team.