PT Dockworker - Saint Louis, MO

About the role

The City of Saint Peters, Missouri is seeking part-time dockworkers to handle freight in and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. Responsibilities include operating forklifts and pallet jacks, loading and unloading freight, and following established bill and quality control procedures.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Adaptability
• Efficiency
• Flexibility
• Organization
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage at reduced rates, with 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 partnerships with United Healthcare, Teladoc, and Livongo.
• Protection: Company-paid coverage (disability, life), low-cost supplemental coverage (life, critical illness, accident), 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 vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Financial Well-being: Competitive pay, company match on 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, including the employee assistance program and behavioral health coverage through the medical plan.

Pay

Pay Rate: $26.55 - $30.30 per hour, based on experience.

Schedule

Part time position.

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