Dock & Freight Loader — Forklift Experience

Saia Inc.; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Inc. is seeking a freight handler to sort and handle freight in and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks.

The role operates forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight. Key duties include loading and unloading using forklifts, verifying shipments, following bill and quality control procedures, logging shortages and damages, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training preferred.
• Ability to lift and move objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights.

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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Dock experience

Warehouse experience

Freight handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Saia Inc. is seeking a freight handler to sort and handle freight in and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks.

The role operates forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight. Key duties include loading and unloading using forklifts, verifying shipments, following bill and quality control procedures, logging shortages and damages, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment.