Dockworker & Forklift Operator: Freight Handler

Saia; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 3,658,000 - 4,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

Saia is seeking team members for full-time and part-time Freight Handler roles. You will load and unload freight, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and help ensure safe, efficient shipments across the dock and yard.

Minimum qualifications include being at least 18, a high school diploma or GED, and legal authorization to work in the United States. Preferred candidates have warehouse or dock experience and forklift certification.

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 the English language to perform the various tasks and complete shipping documents.

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, airbags, cardboard, and dunnage.
• Loads, recoups, rewraps, and stacks freight as needed.
• Verifies shipments by reading labels and securing freight for loading/unloading trailers.
• Follows established bill and quality control procedures to ensure timely, claims-free shipments.
• Logs, reports, and processes any shortages and damages to freight.
• Promotes and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Hazmat training

Job description

Saia is seeking team members for full-time and part-time Freight Handler roles. You will load and unload freight, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and help ensure safe, efficient shipments across the dock and yard.

Minimum qualifications include being at least 18, a high school diploma or GED, and legal authorization to work in the United States. Preferred candidates have warehouse or dock experience and forklift certification.