Dockworker & Forklift Operator — Growth in Logistics

Saia; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is seeking a dock worker to load and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. You will verify shipments, maintain equipment, and help keep operations efficient and secure at our Birmingham facility.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with warehouse or dock experience, plus forklift certification or hazmat training. The role offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities for growth within a nationwide logistics network.

Qualifications

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

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 loading and unloading.
• 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.

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hazmat training

Forklift certification

Job description

Saia is seeking a dock worker to load and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. You will verify shipments, maintain equipment, and help keep operations efficient and secure at our Birmingham facility.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with warehouse or dock experience, plus forklift certification or hazmat training. The role offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities for growth within a nationwide logistics network.