Dockworker: Forklift Operator & Freight Loader

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Great benefits

Job summary

Saia is hiring for a dock/stocking role in the United States. The position involves loading and unloading freight from trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment, while adhering to all safety and regulatory requirements.

Strong attention to detail and operating knowledge of dock tools are essential. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and the ability to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Read, write, communicate in English to perform 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, air bags, cardboard, and dunnage.
• Loads, recoups, rewraps, and stacks freight as needed.
• Verifies shipments by reading labels and correctly securing freight for loading and unloading trailers.
• Follows established bill and quality control procedures to ensure timely, loss-free, cost-efficient shipments.
• Logs, reports, and processes shortages and damages to freight.
• Promotes and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack experience

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Saia is hiring for a dock/stocking role in the United States. The position involves loading and unloading freight from trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment, while adhering to all safety and regulatory requirements.

Strong attention to detail and operating knowledge of dock tools are essential. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and the ability to work in the U.S.