Dockworker — Load & Unload Freight | Forklift Pro

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Saia is seeking a Freight Dock Worker in Missouri. Responsibilities include loading/unloading freight using forklifts and pallet jacks, following DOT regulations, and maintaining safe work areas.

Pay rate is $26.55-$30.30 per hour, based on experience, with strong benefits and opportunities for growth. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification or hazmat training, and experience in warehouse or dock operations.

Qualifications

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

Forklift operation

Pallet jack handling

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Hazmat training

Job description

Saia is seeking a Freight Dock Worker in Missouri. Responsibilities include loading/unloading freight using forklifts and pallet jacks, following DOT regulations, and maintaining safe work areas.

Pay rate is $26.55-$30.30 per hour, based on experience, with strong benefits and opportunities for growth. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification or hazmat training, and experience in warehouse or dock operations.