Saia
FT Dockworker - Portland, ME
Portland, ME
Sponsorship not specified$28k-$32kDetected 6 days ago
LogisticsLeadership
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.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- and accurately complete various shipping documents, reports and records required of the position.
Nice to have
- Warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience.
- Forklift certification or hazmat training.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in verifying shipments.
- Work Conditions and Physical Demands
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoops, and lift throughout the shift.
- Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying freight up to 100 pounds
- team lift or mechanical assistance required for heavier items.
- Regular use of hands and arms for handling freight, operating pallet jacks, and securing loads.
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
- We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won't go unnoticed.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Authorized to work in the United States.
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