Dockworker: Load, Unload & Grow with Great Benefits

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC is hiring for dock operations to sort, load, and unload freight from over-the-road equipment, containers, and city trailers. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, securing loads in compliance with DOT and safety rules.

Responsibilities include verifying shipments, maintaining equipment, and documenting shortages or damages. The role requires attention to detail, physical capability to lift up to 100 pounds, and the ability to work varying shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Read, write, communicate and comprehend English to perform shipping documents and records.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment.
• Operates dock tools to secure freight and maintain straps, bars and dunnage.
• Verifies shipments by reading labels and securing freight for loading/unloading.
• Follows bill and quality control procedures to ensure timely, damage-free shipments.
• Logs, reports, and processes shortages and damages to freight.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack handling

Load/unload freight

Safety compliance

Shipment documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC is hiring for dock operations to sort, load, and unload freight from over-the-road equipment, containers, and city trailers. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, securing loads in compliance with DOT and safety rules.

Responsibilities include verifying shipments, maintaining equipment, and documenting shortages or damages. The role requires attention to detail, physical capability to lift up to 100 pounds, and the ability to work varying shifts as needed.