Dockworker: Forklift & Freight Loading Specialist

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 43,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC in Dallas, TX is seeking a warehouse/dock associate to load and unload freight from trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring shipments are secured and properly documented.

You will verify shipments, follow DOT regulations, log shortages and damages, and maintain a safe, clean work area. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, and forklift certification or hazmat training.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
Warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience.
Forklift certification or hazmat training.

Responsibilities

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