PT Dockworker - San Jose, CA

Saia Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 37,264 - 42,981; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career advancement opportunities

Performance rewards

Job summary

Saia Inc. in San Jose, California, is seeking a dedicated freight handler to join their logistics team. You will be responsible for sorting, loading, and unloading freight from over-the-road equipment while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma or GED and have experience with forklifts and pallet jacks. The position offers a competitive pay rate ranging from $27.05 to $31.20 per hour, based on experience, along with various benefits.

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.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Operates dock tools for secure freight loading.
• Verifies shipments by reading labels.
• Promotes and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Freight handling

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

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

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.