Dockworker: Forklift Operator & Freight Loader

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC is seeking a warehouse worker to load and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks. The role involves operating dock tools, inspecting freight, and maintaining safety while meeting regulatory standards.

Expected pay ranges from $26.55 to $30.30 per hour, commensurate with experience. Saia emphasizes equal opportunity employment and a strong safety culture across hundreds of terminals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training.
• Ability to lift and move objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment per regulations.
• Operates dock tools to secure freight, maintain straps, bars, air bags, cardboard, and dunnage.
• Loads, recoups, rewraps, and stacks freight as needed.
• Verifies shipments by reading labels and securing freight for loading/unloading.
• Follows bill and quality control procedures to ensure timely, claims-free shipments.
• Logs and reports shortages and damages to freight.
• Promotes and maintains a safe, clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift

Pallet jack

Load/unload equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC is seeking a warehouse worker to load and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks. The role involves operating dock tools, inspecting freight, and maintaining safety while meeting regulatory standards.

Expected pay ranges from $26.55 to $30.30 per hour, commensurate with experience. Saia emphasizes equal opportunity employment and a strong safety culture across hundreds of terminals.