Dock Loader & Forklift Operator

Saia; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia, a leading logistics company, is hiring for a Warehouse Worker in Kansas. You will load and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring compliance with safety and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities include verifying shipments, recoups and rewraps as needed, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment. The role offers competitive pay and benefits with opportunities for advancement.

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.

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

Warehouse experience

Freight experience

Dock experience

Forklift experience

Pallet jack experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Hazmat training

Job description

Saia, a leading logistics company, is hiring for a Warehouse Worker in Kansas. You will load and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring compliance with safety and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities include verifying shipments, recoups and rewraps as needed, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment. The role offers competitive pay and benefits with opportunities for advancement.