Dockworker: Forklift & Freight Loading (FT/PT)

Saia Inc.; Edwardsville (KS); On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Great benefits

Job summary

Saia is a leading logistics provider seeking hands-on dock workers across full-time and part-time roles. You will load and unload freight, operate forklifts, and ensure shipments are secure and compliant.

This position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 18, and authorized to work in the U.S., with readiness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

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 English to perform tasks and complete shipping documents.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment in compliance with 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 securing freight for loading/unloading.
• Follows established bill and quality control procedures for timely, claims-free shipments.
• Logs, reports, and processes shortages and damages to freight.
• Promotes and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift experience

Forklift certification

Hazmat training

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Saia is a leading logistics provider seeking hands-on dock workers across full-time and part-time roles. You will load and unload freight, operate forklifts, and ensure shipments are secure and compliant.

This position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 18, and authorized to work in the U.S., with readiness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.