Dockworker: Load & Secure Freight | $26.55-$30.30/hr, Benefits

Saia Sales; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way, with strong support from leadership and a focus on your day-one success.

This role handles freight at the dock, operates forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensures safe, efficient loading and unloading of trailers. We value experience in warehouse or freight settings, and offer competitive compensation and benefits as part of a stable career with Saia.

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

Warehouse experience

Freight handling

Dock experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Hazmat training

Pallet jack experience

Job description

Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way, with strong support from leadership and a focus on your day-one success.

This role handles freight at the dock, operates forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensures safe, efficient loading and unloading of trailers. We value experience in warehouse or freight settings, and offer competitive compensation and benefits as part of a stable career with Saia.