Dockworker & Forklift Operator: Load, Unload & Secure Freight

Saia; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Great benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Saia is seeking a warehouse associate in Missouri to sort, load, and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks. This role involves following safety rules, handling various equipment, and ensuring shipments are secured and documented properly.

Ideal candidates have forklift experience or certification, hazmat training, and the ability to lift objects of varied shapes and weights. Competitive hourly pay and benefits accompany solid career growth at Saia.

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

Forklift operation

Pallet jack handling

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Saia is seeking a warehouse associate in Missouri to sort, load, and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks. This role involves following safety rules, handling various equipment, and ensuring shipments are secured and documented properly.

Ideal candidates have forklift experience or certification, hazmat training, and the ability to lift objects of varied shapes and weights. Competitive hourly pay and benefits accompany solid career growth at Saia.