Dockworker & Forklift Operator — Safe, Efficient Loading

Saia Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Inc. in Dallas is seeking a Warehouse Associate to load and unload freight, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations. The role focuses on safely moving cargo and maintaining secure shipments.

Responsibilities include verifying shipments, keeping accurate logs, and supporting efficient, cost-effective operations while upholding safety standards and a clean work environment.

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

Freight handling

Safety compliance

Reading labels

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Saia Inc. in Dallas is seeking a Warehouse Associate to load and unload freight, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations. The role focuses on safely moving cargo and maintaining secure shipments.

Responsibilities include verifying shipments, keeping accurate logs, and supporting efficient, cost-effective operations while upholding safety standards and a clean work environment.