Dockworker: Load & Unload Freight | Growth & Benefits

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is looking for a forklift/dock worker in Baton Rouge to load and unload freight from trailers and containers. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, secure cargo, and maintain equipment to ensure safe handling.

Responsibilities include verifying shipments, following quality control procedures, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment while adhering to DOT regulations. Prior forklift or warehouse experience is required or preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trailers using forklift, pallet jack, and other equipment.
• Operates dock tools to secure freight and maintain straps, bars, and dunnage.
• Loads, recoups, rewraps, and stacks freight as needed.
• Verifies shipments by reading labels and securing freight for loading/unloading.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Heavy lifting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Saia is looking for a forklift/dock worker in Baton Rouge to load and unload freight from trailers and containers. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, secure cargo, and maintain equipment to ensure safe handling.

Responsibilities include verifying shipments, following quality control procedures, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment while adhering to DOT regulations. Prior forklift or warehouse experience is required or preferred.