Part-Time Dockworker & Forklift Operator

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Buford Horizons Mobile Home Park (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Benefits

Job summary

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC in Buford, GA is seeking a dedicated dock worker to load and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks. You will verify shipments, secure cargo, and follow safety guidelines to ensure on-time, damage-free deliveries.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, experience with warehouse equipment, and forklift certification or hazmat training. Pay ranges from $26.85 to $30.80 per hour, with benefits offered.

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

Load and unload freight

Safety compliance

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC in Buford, GA is seeking a dedicated dock worker to load and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks. You will verify shipments, secure cargo, and follow safety guidelines to ensure on-time, damage-free deliveries.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, experience with warehouse equipment, and forklift certification or hazmat training. Pay ranges from $26.85 to $30.80 per hour, with benefits offered.