Dockworker: Freight Loader/Unloader — Steady Pay & Growth

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia in Madison, WI is seeking a Warehouse Associate to load and unload freight from trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other dock equipment. You will verify shipments, secure loads, and keep accurate logs for shortages and damages.

The role emphasizes safety, performance, and adherence to DOT regulations, with pay between $24.25 and $27.85 per hour based on experience. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with forklift certification or hazmat training.

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

Lifting & moving objects

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Hazmat training

Pallet jack experience

Job description

Saia in Madison, WI is seeking a Warehouse Associate to load and unload freight from trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other dock equipment. You will verify shipments, secure loads, and keep accurate logs for shortages and damages.

The role emphasizes safety, performance, and adherence to DOT regulations, with pay between $24.25 and $27.85 per hour based on experience. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, along with forklift certification or hazmat training.