Part-Time Dock & Forklift Operator — Safe, Efficient Freight

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia LTL Freight is seeking a warehouse associate to load and unload freight and operate forklifts and pallet jacks. You will ensure loads meet DOT and safety standards while maintaining accurate shipment records.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, forklift or hazmat training, and the ability to lift varied weights. Pay ranges from $26.05 to $29.90 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

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

Hazmat training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Saia LTL Freight is seeking a warehouse associate to load and unload freight and operate forklifts and pallet jacks. You will ensure loads meet DOT and safety standards while maintaining accurate shipment records.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, forklift or hazmat training, and the ability to lift varied weights. Pay ranges from $26.05 to $29.90 per hour depending on experience.