Part-Time Dockworker: Forklift Loader & Freight Handler

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is seeking a warehouse/dock worker in Tulsa to load, unload, and sort freight using forklifts and pallet jacks. You will handle shipments on trailers, containers, and yard equipment, while following safety rules and DOT regulations.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification or hazmat training, and hands-on dock experience. Pay ranges from $26.55 to $30.30 per hour based on experience, with competitive benefits and opportunities to grow within Saia.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack preferred.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training preferred.
• Ability to lift and move objects of varying 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

Dock experience

Pallet jack experience

Hazmat training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Saia is seeking a warehouse/dock worker in Tulsa to load, unload, and sort freight using forklifts and pallet jacks. You will handle shipments on trailers, containers, and yard equipment, while following safety rules and DOT regulations.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification or hazmat training, and hands-on dock experience. Pay ranges from $26.55 to $30.30 per hour based on experience, with competitive benefits and opportunities to grow within Saia.