Dockworker: Forklift Loader & Shipper - Grow Your Career

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC seeks a warehouse associate in Baton Rouge to load/unload freight and operate forklifts and pallet jacks. You will follow DOT regulations, maintain secure loads, and support cost-efficient shipments.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification or hazmat training, and the ability to lift/move heavy objects. We offer competitive pay and benefits in a safety‑mocused workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training.

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 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Dock tools

Job description

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC seeks a warehouse associate in Baton Rouge to load/unload freight and operate forklifts and pallet jacks. You will follow DOT regulations, maintain secure loads, and support cost-efficient shipments.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification or hazmat training, and the ability to lift/move heavy objects. We offer competitive pay and benefits in a safety‑mocused workplace.