PT Dockworker - Chicago, IL
About the role
Burr Ridge, Illinois Part time JR8501-2023
Pay Rate: $26.85 - $30.80 per hour, based on experience
Ready To Go Further?
Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You'll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You'll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It's all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.
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
Burr Ridge, Illinois Part time JR8501-2023
Pay Rate: $26.85 - $30.80 per hour, based on experience
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.
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
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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