Dockworker: Fast-Paced Freight Loader | FT/PT & Benefits

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia LTL Freight is hiring for a dock/warehouse position in Illinois. The role involves loading and unloading freight from trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensuring shipments are secured and documented properly.

Candidates should have forklift or pallet jack experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to read and understand English for processing shipping documents. The job requires standing and lifting, with varying shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment in compliance with regulations.
• Operates dock tools and maintains straps, bars, airbags, cardboard, and dunnage.
• Loads, recoups, rewraps, and stacks freight as needed.
• Verifies shipments by reading labels and securely preparing freight for loading/unloading.
• Follows bill of lading and QC procedures to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-efficient shipments.
• Logs, reports, and processes shortages and damages.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift experience

Pallet jack experience

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Saia LTL Freight is hiring for a dock/warehouse position in Illinois. The role involves loading and unloading freight from trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensuring shipments are secured and documented properly.

Candidates should have forklift or pallet jack experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to read and understand English for processing shipping documents. The job requires standing and lifting, with varying shifts including nights and weekends.