Dockworker & Forklift Operator — Fast, Safe Freight Handling

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 54,184 - 61,880; Full time

Job summary

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC is hiring for a warehouse associate responsible for sorting and handling freight in and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight, following DOT regulations.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency in daily tasks, with pay range shown and comprehensive benefits as part of a long-standing national logistics leader.

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 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

Pallet jack operation

Warehouse experience

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC is hiring for a warehouse associate responsible for sorting and handling freight in and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight, following DOT regulations.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency in daily tasks, with pay range shown and comprehensive benefits as part of a long-standing national logistics leader.