Dockworker - Flexible FT/PT, Forklift Ready

Saia; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is a logistics and transportation company committed to its people, customers, and community. A job with Saia offers opportunities to learn new skills, advance, and enjoy competitive compensation and great benefits.

We currently have Full Time and Part Time opportunities. This role involves sorting and handling freight, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensuring safe, compliant dock operations.

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 tasks and prepare shipping documents.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment in compliance with regulations.
• Operates dock tools to securely load and unload freight and maintain straps and dunnage.
• Loads, recoups, rewraps, and stacks freight as needed.
• Verifies shipments by reading labels and securing freight for loading/unloading.
• Follows bill of lading and quality control procedures for timely, cost-efficient shipments.
• Logs shortages and damages to freight and maintains records.
• Promotes and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

English literacy

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Hazmat training

Job description

Saia is a logistics and transportation company committed to its people, customers, and community. A job with Saia offers opportunities to learn new skills, advance, and enjoy competitive compensation and great benefits.

We currently have Full Time and Part Time opportunities. This role involves sorting and handling freight, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensuring safe, compliant dock operations.