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FT Dockworker - Newark, NJ

Saia Inc.
Newark, NJ
Full Time and Part Time opportunities available!

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.

Job Summary

Saia is currently looking for dockworkers to join our team. Our dockworkers will efficiently sort, handle and load freight into and unload it from over the road equipment, containers and city trailers using a sit down forklift. In some instances, our dockworkers will also perform the job duties of a hostler, moving trailers throughout our yard.

Job Responsibilities

  • Load and unload freight on trailers using a forklift, pallet jack or manually in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines
  • Read and interpret shipping labels
  • Hand load, rewrap or stack freight as necessary
  • Secure freight inside the trailer using the provided and appropriate dunnage
  • Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

  • Freight handling experience
  • Forklift certification
  • Hazmat training
  • Previous freight dock or warehouse experience helpful

Pay Rate: $27.05 - $31.20 per hour, based on experience

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.

Make Your Move

At Saia, our people are the reason we’ve been successful for over a century in the industry. Together, we’ve created a positive culture that’s driven by our core values – like dignity and respect, a customer-first approach, safety and more. With hundreds of terminals across the country and growing, we’re always looking for more collaborative and motivated individuals to join our team. So, if you’re ready to put your career on a solid path, let’s go further.

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.
Posted 2026-02-19

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