Dock & Freight Operator — Load, Secure & Grow

Saia Inc.; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Inc. in Jackson, TN is seeking a reliable Warehouse Worker to load and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks. You will follow safety procedures, verify shipments, and maintain a clean, organized dock environment.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and forklift certification or hazmat training. Pay ranges from $26.55 to $30.30 per hour depending on experience, with benefits and steady opportunities to grow within a long-standing logistics leader.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, freight, dock, forklift or pallet jack preferred.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training is 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 DOT regulations.
• Operates dock tools to ensure freight is loaded securely and properly, including maintaining straps, bars, airbags, cardboard and dunnage.
• Loads, recoups, rewraps and stacks freight as needed.
• Verifies shipments by reading labels and securing freight for loading and unloading.
• Follows established bill and quality control procedures to ensure timely, claims-free and cost-efficient shipments.
• Logs, reports and processes shortages and damages to freight.
• Promotes and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift experience

Hazmat training

Lifting heavy objects

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Saia Inc. in Jackson, TN is seeking a reliable Warehouse Worker to load and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks. You will follow safety procedures, verify shipments, and maintain a clean, organized dock environment.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and forklift certification or hazmat training. Pay ranges from $26.55 to $30.30 per hour depending on experience, with benefits and steady opportunities to grow within a long-standing logistics leader.