Part-Time Dockworker: Forklift Load/Unload Specialist

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

Job summary

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC is seeking a warehouse/dock worker in Rockford, IL. You will load and unload freight from trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring safe and compliant handling.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification or hazmat training, and the ability to lift heavy objects. The pay rate is $26.05–$29.90 per hour, based on experience, with full-time hours and benefits at Saia.

Qualifications

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

Heavy lifting

Hazmat training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC is seeking a warehouse/dock worker in Rockford, IL. You will load and unload freight from trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring safe and compliant handling.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification or hazmat training, and the ability to lift heavy objects. The pay rate is $26.05–$29.90 per hour, based on experience, with full-time hours and benefits at Saia.