Dock Worker

Saia LTL Freight
Kent, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/19/2023 CLOSED ON 5/31/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dock Worker position at Saia LTL Freight?

Title: Dockworker / Forklift Operator

URL: https://www.saiasecure.com/employment/details.aspx?cat=DOCK&subcat=DOCK&tid=SEA

Is your career taking you where you want to go?

When it began in 1924, Saia (NASDAQ: SAIA) covered a two-state area: Louisiana and Texas. Today, Saia is one of the most successful carriers in the United States, providing regional and interregional LTL, non-asset truckload service, and third-party logistics. Much of Saia's growth has been accomplished through mergers and acquisitions. Headquartered in Johns Creek, GA, Saia is a growing corporation offering the best-in-class benefits and opportunities to inspire every member of our team. With over 11,000 employees dedicated to their jobs and our customers, you may discover your own career path at Saia.

The road to a great career starts with Saia!

Today, Saia's network of 168 terminals covers 42 states in the U.S. as well as Canada.Through our network of partners, we serve the balance of the U.S. including Alaska and Hawaii, plus Puerto Rico 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. Perhaps that is why the average employee tenure at Saia is 8 years, nearly twice the national average, and why more than 300 employees have been with us for over 20 years.

For more information on Saia, visit the Saia website at www.saia.com .

Dockworker / Forklift Operator

If you’re an experienced forklift operator with freight dock or warehouse experience, don’t miss this opportunity to join one of the most successful LTL carriers in the U.S! Working for Saia means the opportunity to partner with a successful company and enjoy stability and security for you and your family.

But don’t just take our word for it, here’s what some of our employees have to say:

“Saia sets themselves apart because they invest in their drivers, their dockworkers, their mechanics, and their equipment." – Current Employee

“As long as you have the ambition and the drive, there’s no limit to where you can succeed within Saia." - Current Dockworker

If you are looking for an opportunity to make more money and provide excellent benefits for your family, apply today!

Pay

$22.99 - $26.70 per hour

Job Responsibilities

As a Dockworker you will be responsible for:

Using safe lifting techniques, efficiently sorting, handling, loading and unloading freight into/from over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and/or straight trucks.

Using pallet jacks and forklifts in the loading and unloading of freight including shipments of Hazardous Materials freight.

Work days and shifts vary and the available schedule will be discussed during the interview.

Preferred Qualifications

Freight handling experience

Forklift certification

Hazmat training

Previous freight dock or warehouse experience helpful

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.

We are proud to offer the following benefits:

Health Insurance with Medical, Rx & Vision

Dental Insurance

Free Life Insurance

Free Short-term Disability

401(k) with immediate vesting & company match

Immediate eligibility for Holiday Pay

Paid Vacation days and Personal/Sick Days

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Credit Union

Our Mission

At Saia Inc., success comes down to taking care of the people who matter most – our customers, our employees and our shareholders. The rest will take care of itself.

"Provide best-in-class service – as defined by our customers – through quality processes in an environment that respects employees, advocates safety, recognizes excellence, and builds shareholder value."

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.56 - $26.31 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $26

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