Dock Operations Pro: Forklift & Freight Specialist

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

Job summary

Saia is a logistics and transportation company offering full-time and part-time opportunities. This role involves sorting and handling freight, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensuring safe, secure loading and unloading of goods.

You will contribute to accurate shipments while following DOT regulations and company safety standards. Minimum qualifications include 18+ years of age, a high school diploma or GED, and legal right to work in the United States.

Qualifications

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

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 secure freight and maintain straps, bars, air bags, cardboard, and dunnage.
• Loads, recoups, rewraps, and stacks freight as needed.
• Verifies shipments by reading labels and securing freight for loading/unloading.
• Follows bill and quality control procedures to ensure timely, claims-free shipments.
• Logs, reports, and processes any shortages and damages to freight.
• Promotes and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Dock operations

Attention to detail

Reading & writing English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Pallet jack experience

Hazmat training

Job description

Saia is a logistics and transportation company offering full-time and part-time opportunities. This role involves sorting and handling freight, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensuring safe, secure loading and unloading of goods.

You will contribute to accurate shipments while following DOT regulations and company safety standards. Minimum qualifications include 18+ years of age, a high school diploma or GED, and legal right to work in the United States.