Overview
PT Dockworker – Des Moines, IA Jobs in Des Moines, USA at Saia
Title: PT Dockworker – Des Moines, IA
Company: Saia
Location: Des Moines, USA
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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: $25.25 – $28.85 per hour, based on experience
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.
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