Dock Loader & Forklift Operator - Load, Secure, Grow

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC is seeking candidates for roles involving freight handling and dock operations. The position focuses on loading and unloading freight with forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring secure, compliant, and efficient shipments across over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks.

The role requires attention to safety, accurate documentation, and the ability to work in varying temperatures with a physically demanding schedule, including nights,

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Read, write, communicate and comprehend English to perform the job and complete shipping documents.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment in compliance with state, federal, and DOT regulations.
• Operates dock tools to secure freight and maintain straps, bars, airbags, cardboard, and dunnage.
• Loads, recoups, rewraps, and stacks freight as needed.
• Verifies shipments by reading labels and securing freight for loading/unloading trailers.
• Follows bill and quality control procedures to ensure timely and cost-efficient shipments.
• Logs, reports, and processes shortages and damages to freight.
• Promotes and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

English proficiency

Work authorization (US)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Hazmat training

Job description

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC is seeking candidates for roles involving freight handling and dock operations. The position focuses on loading and unloading freight with forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring secure, compliant, and efficient shipments across over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks.

The role requires attention to safety, accurate documentation, and the ability to work in varying temperatures with a physically demanding schedule, including nights,