Evening Forklift Dockworker

Saia; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Saia is seeking dockworkers in Knoxville, TN to sort, handle, load freight into and unload it from over-the-road equipment, containers and city trailers using a sit‑down forklift.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, reading labels, hand loading, stacking and securing freight, plus possible hostler duties moving trailers in the yard. The role requires forklift use and adherence to DOT guidelines.

Qualifications

• Freight handling experience.
• Forklift certification.
• Hazmat training.
• Previous freight dock or warehouse experience 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

Forklift certification

Hazmat training

Freight dock/warehouse experience

Tools

Forklift vehicle

Job description

Saia is seeking dockworkers in Knoxville, TN to sort, handle, load freight into and unload it from over-the-road equipment, containers and city trailers using a sit‑down forklift.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, reading labels, hand loading, stacking and securing freight, plus possible hostler duties moving trailers in the yard. The role requires forklift use and adherence to DOT guidelines.