Dockworker: Freight Loader & Unloader | FT/PT, Benefits

Saia Sales; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great benefits

Job summary

Saia is seeking a dock/warehouse worker in Macon, GA to load and unload freight, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensure shipments are secured and compliant with DOT regulations. The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 100 pounds, and flexibility to work varying shifts including nights and weekends.

Pay rate ranges from $26.85 to $30.80 per hour based on experience, with competitive compensation and great benefits offered by Saia.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Read, write, communicate and comprehend English to perform the various tasks of the job, including reading labels and completing shipping documents.
• Preferred: warehouse, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training preferred.

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

English proficiency

Warehouse experience

Dock experience

Pallet jack experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Hazmat training

Job description

Saia is seeking a dock/warehouse worker in Macon, GA to load and unload freight, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensure shipments are secured and compliant with DOT regulations. The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 100 pounds, and flexibility to work varying shifts including nights and weekends.

Pay rate ranges from $26.85 to $30.80 per hour based on experience, with competitive compensation and great benefits offered by Saia.