Dockworker & Forklift Operator — Growth & Benefits

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Great benefits

Job summary

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC is seeking a dock/warehouse associate to load and unload freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment. This role requires strict adherence to safety regulations and DOT requirements while ensuring accurate handling of all shipments.

You will verify shipments, secure freight for loading and unloading, and maintain a clean, organized work area. A forklift certification or hazmat training is preferred, with a high school diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training preferred.
• Experience with loading/unloading freight.
• 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

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification or hazmat training

Job description

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC is seeking a dock/warehouse associate to load and unload freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment. This role requires strict adherence to safety regulations and DOT requirements while ensuring accurate handling of all shipments.

You will verify shipments, secure freight for loading and unloading, and maintain a clean, organized work area. A forklift certification or hazmat training is preferred, with a high school diploma or GED required.