Dockworker & Forklift Operator – Growth & Benefits

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

Job summary

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC in the United States is hiring a dock/warehouse associate to load and unload freight with forklifts and pallet jacks. You will secure shipments, manage straps and dunnage, and verify labels for accurate loading and unloading across our network.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork, with competitive compensation and benefits. Prior warehouse or dock experience and a forklift certification are preferred to support efficient operations.

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 regulations.
• Operates dock tools to secure freight and manage straps, bars, airbags, 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, cost-efficient shipments.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC in the United States is hiring a dock/warehouse associate to load and unload freight with forklifts and pallet jacks. You will secure shipments, manage straps and dunnage, and verify labels for accurate loading and unloading across our network.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork, with competitive compensation and benefits. Prior warehouse or dock experience and a forklift certification are preferred to support efficient operations.