Dockworker & Forklift Operator: Steady Pay, Growth

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

Job summary

Saia in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a dock/warehouse associate to load and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring compliance with DOT and safety rules. The role emphasizes safety and efficient handling of cargo across trailers and equipment.

Responsibilities include verifying shipments, securing cargo, recouping and rewrapping freight as needed, and documenting shortages or damages. A high school diploma or GED and forklift experience or certification are preferred for this

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack is preferred.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training is preferred.
• 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, airbags, 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

Safety awareness

Manual handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Hazmat training

Job description

Saia in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a dock/warehouse associate to load and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring compliance with DOT and safety rules. The role emphasizes safety and efficient handling of cargo across trailers and equipment.

Responsibilities include verifying shipments, securing cargo, recouping and rewrapping freight as needed, and documenting shortages or damages. A high school diploma or GED and forklift experience or certification are preferred for this