Evening Dockworker: Forklift & Freight Loader (Part-Time)

Saia Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Saia Inc. in Hickory, NC is seeking a part-time warehouse associate to sort and handle freight in and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks.

You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to regulations, with preferred candidates holding a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification or hazmat training, and prior warehouse/dock experience.

Qualifications

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

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

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Saia Inc. in Hickory, NC is seeking a part-time warehouse associate to sort and handle freight in and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks.

You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to regulations, with preferred candidates holding a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification or hazmat training, and prior warehouse/dock experience.