Evening Dockworker & Forklift Operator — Load Master

Saia Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Inc. is seeking dockworkers to join our team to efficiently sort, handle and load freight into and unload it from over the road equipment, containers, and city trailers using a sit-down forklift.

Some duties may include hostler tasks, moving trailers throughout our yard. Responsibilities include loading/unloading freight in compliance with DOT guidelines, reading shipping labels, hand loading, securing freight, and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Freight handling experience is required.
• Forklift certification is preferred.
• Hazmat training is preferred.
• Previous freight dock or warehouse experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using a forklift, pallet jack or manually in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines
• Read and interpret shipping labels
• Hand load, rewrap or stack freight as necessary
• Secure freight inside the trailer using the provided and appropriate dunnage
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Freight handling experience

Dock/warehouse experience

Tools

Forklift certification

Hazmat training

Job description

Saia Inc. is seeking dockworkers to join our team to efficiently sort, handle and load freight into and unload it from over the road equipment, containers, and city trailers using a sit-down forklift.

Some duties may include hostler tasks, moving trailers throughout our yard. Responsibilities include loading/unloading freight in compliance with DOT guidelines, reading shipping labels, hand loading, securing freight, and performing other duties as assigned.