Dockworker & Forklift Operator - Load & Unload Freight

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is seeking a driven dockworker in Texas to load and unload freight from over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, handling straps and dunnage to ensure secure loading and safe movement of goods.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, relevant forklift experience, and certification or hazmat training. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficient handling of shipments.

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 DOT 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Forklift certification

Hazmat training

Job description

Saia is seeking a driven dockworker in Texas to load and unload freight from over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, handling straps and dunnage to ensure secure loading and safe movement of goods.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, relevant forklift experience, and certification or hazmat training. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficient handling of shipments.