Dockworker & Forklift Operator - Growth & Benefits

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is seeking a dock associate in Jonesboro, AR to sort, load, and unload freight across over-the-road equipment, containers, and trailers. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move goods, following DOT and safety regulations.

Responsibilities include loading, securing shipments, documenting shortages or damages, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Prior warehouse or dock experience and forklift certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training preferred.
• Warehouse, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience desirable.

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 experience

Dock/freight handling

Lifting/move heavy objects

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification or hazmat training

Job description

Saia is seeking a dock associate in Jonesboro, AR to sort, load, and unload freight across over-the-road equipment, containers, and trailers. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move goods, following DOT and safety regulations.

Responsibilities include loading, securing shipments, documenting shortages or damages, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Prior warehouse or dock experience and forklift certification are preferred.