Dockworker & Forklift Operator: Load/Unload Freight

Saia; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is hiring for a dock/warehouse associate to load and unload freight and operate forklifts and pallet jacks. The role requires adhering to DOT regulations and safety practices, with attention to securing shipments and documenting shortages or damages.

The position offers competitive pay and benefits, with opportunities to advance within a company focused on teamwork and reliability. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, warehouse/freight/dock experience, forklift

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.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Ability to lift and move objects

Forklift certification/Hazmat training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Saia is hiring for a dock/warehouse associate to load and unload freight and operate forklifts and pallet jacks. The role requires adhering to DOT regulations and safety practices, with attention to securing shipments and documenting shortages or damages.

The position offers competitive pay and benefits, with opportunities to advance within a company focused on teamwork and reliability. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, warehouse/freight/dock experience, forklift