PT Dockworker - Saginaw, MI

Saia Inc.; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 34,095 - 39,054; Full time

Job summary

Saia Inc. in Saginaw, Michigan is looking for a Freight Handler to sort and handle freight with over-the-road equipment and forklifts. The role involves loading and unloading trailers while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and relevant experience, with preferred forklift certification. Saia offers competitive pay ranging from $24.75 to $28.35 per hour based on experience and promotes a safe workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with freight handling and warehouse operations.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training preferred.
• Ability to lift and move various objects.

Responsibilities

• Sorts and handles freight in and out of over-the-road equipment.
• Operates forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight.
• Verifies shipments by reading labels and securing freight.
• Promotes and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Freight handling

Warehouse experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

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: $24.75 - $28.35 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.