Dockworker & Forklift Operator — Growth & Benefits

Saia Inc.; Mounds View (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way—supporting our people, customers, and community.

This role loads and unloads freight, operates forklifts and pallet jacks, and helps ensure safe, efficient shipments across our network. Pay rate ranges from $27.90 to $32.15 per hour, based on experience, with benefits and opportunities for growth within the Saia team.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hazmat training

Job description

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way—supporting our people, customers, and community.

This role loads and unloads freight, operates forklifts and pallet jacks, and helps ensure safe, efficient shipments across our network. Pay rate ranges from $27.90 to $32.15 per hour, based on experience, with benefits and opportunities for growth within the Saia team.