Saia
PT Dockworker - Northeast Atlanta, GA
US - GA - Buford
Sponsorship not specified$27k-$31kDetected 1 hour ago
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Lottery odds (Level I)39
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About the role
- 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.
- Loads and unloads trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment in compliance with state, federal, and Department of Transportation regulations.
Responsibilities
- That's why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career.
Nice to have
- 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: $26.85 - $30.80 per hour, based on experience
- At Saia, your success is our success!
- 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.
Skills
- 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.
Compensation
- A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits.
Company info
- You'll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community.
- We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won't go unnoticed.
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