Freight Dock Specialist: Forklift & Load Expert

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

Job summary

Saia Inc. in Kansas is seeking a Warehouse Associate to sort, load, and unload freight at our facility in Hays. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, handle shipments, and maintain accurate loading procedures to ensure safe, timely deliveries.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, and the ability to lift heavy objects. We offer competitive wages and a supportive team environment at a respected logistics firm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training.
• Ability to lift and move objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights.

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

Warehouse experience

Forklift certification

Hazmat training

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Saia Inc. in Kansas is seeking a Warehouse Associate to sort, load, and unload freight at our facility in Hays. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, handle shipments, and maintain accurate loading procedures to ensure safe, timely deliveries.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, and the ability to lift heavy objects. We offer competitive wages and a supportive team environment at a respected logistics firm.