Lead Dockworker

Success Profile

• Adaptable
• Efficient
• Flexible
• Organized
• Team Player
• Detail-oriented

The Core Values That Drive Us

• Customer first
• Safety
• taking care of each other
• dignity and respect
• do the right thing
• community

Driver Academy

Some of our best drivers didn’t come to Saia as drivers, some started off as dockworkers. Our Driver Academy Program serves as a training ground for non-drivers and CDL drivers with less than 12 months of experience. Our Saia Driver Academy is designed to help you earn your commercial license (CDL). It’s an incredible opportunity to move your career forward with competitive compensation and benefits while securing your financial future. Within weeks, you can get the training and safe driving skills to become a professional driver. It’s just another example of how we go further.

Job Details

• Reno, Nevada
• Full time
• JR4464-2026
• Pay Rate: $26.55 - $30.30 per hour, based on experience

Position Summary

Supports supervisors with leading terminal operational activities. Directs dockworkers to efficiently sort and handle freight into and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assists supervisors with leading and directing the daily functions of dockworkers.
• Coaches, trains, and mentors new and existing dockworkers.
• 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.
• Inspects and verifies shipments by reading labels and 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 freight shortages and damages.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Read, write, communicate and comprehend the English language in order to perform the various tasks of the job, including but not limited to: converse with co-workers and members of the general public; understand oral and written instructions as well as governmental regulations; respond to questions and inquiries from management and government representatives; and accurately complete various shipping documents, reports and records required of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of 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.
• Adequate vision and hearing (with or without correction) to operate equipment, read labels, and follow safety signals.
• Able to work in varying temperatures and weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow due to dock and yard exposure.
• Able to work varying schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays based on operational demands.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, vision and dental coverage at reduced rates – not to mention 100% free medical premiums after 10 years with Saia.
• Physical Wellness: A comprehensive program focused on preventive care, early detection of conditions, condition management and One Pass gym memberships through our partners including United Healthcare, Teladoc and Livongo.
• Protection: Company-paid coverage (disability, life) as well as low-cost supplemental coverage (life, critical illness, accident, etc.) and other programs like the Employee Disaster Relief Program.
• Flexibility: Company policies and programs that support flexibility, such as weekly pay and paid time-off, including but not limited to vacation, sick days and holidays.
• Financial Well-being: Competitive pay, company match on our 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement programs with immediate vesting, employee stock purchase program, flexible spending accounts, legal insurance, financial planning and more.
• Perks: Uniform allowance, job referral bonuses, safety awards, anniversary program, Driver Academy, scholarship program, overtime when you want it and more.
• Emotional Wellness: Company programs that provide support include our employee assistance program and behavioral health coverage through our medical plan.

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