Dockworker & Freight Loader — Forklift Certified

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Great benefits

Job summary

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC in La Vergne, TN is hiring for a dock/warehouse role focused on forklift operation and safe handling of freight. The job requires loading and unloading trailers with forklifts and pallet jacks, verifying shipments and maintaining security of loads throughout the process.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma or GED, plus forklift experience or certification and hazmat training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Warehouse, freight, dock, or pallet jack experience preferred.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment per regulations.
• Operates dock tools to secure freight, maintaining straps, bars, airbags, and dunnage.
• Loads, recoups, rewraps, and stacks freight as needed.
• Verifies shipments by reading labels and securing freight for loading/unloading.
• Follows 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

Manual material handling

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification or hazmat training

Tools

Forklift certification

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC in La Vergne, TN is hiring for a dock/warehouse role focused on forklift operation and safe handling of freight. The job requires loading and unloading trailers with forklifts and pallet jacks, verifying shipments and maintaining security of loads throughout the process.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma or GED, plus forklift experience or certification and hazmat training.