Dockworker - Forklift Operator & Freight Specialist

Saia Inc.; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Inc. in Watertown, SD is seeking warehouse personnel to sort and handle freight in and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and trucks.

You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight, ensuring compliance with regulations and proper securing of shipments. Pay rate ranges from $26.05 to $29.75 per hour, based on experience, with benefits and opportunities to advance.

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 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

Warehouse/dock experience

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Hazmat training

Job description

Saia Inc. in Watertown, SD is seeking warehouse personnel to sort and handle freight in and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and trucks.

You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight, ensuring compliance with regulations and proper securing of shipments. Pay rate ranges from $26.05 to $29.75 per hour, based on experience, with benefits and opportunities to advance.