Part-Time Dockworker: Load, Secure & Dispatch Freight

Saia Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate to sort and handle freight in the yard and dock areas, operating forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight and ensure safe, secure handling.

You will follow state and federal regulations, verify shipments, and maintain a clean, organized workspace while supporting timely, cost-efficient transportation for customers. Equal opportunity employer and team-focused culture are emphasized.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks in compliance with regulations.
• Operate dock tools and maintain straps, bars, airbags, cardboard, and dunnage.
• Load, recoup, rewrap, and stack freight as needed.
• Verify shipments by reading labels and securing freight for loading/unloading.
• Follow bill and quality control procedures to ensure timely, cost-efficient shipments.
• Log, report, and process shortages and damages.
• Promote a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Hazmat training

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Saia Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate to sort and handle freight in the yard and dock areas, operating forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight and ensure safe, secure handling.

You will follow state and federal regulations, verify shipments, and maintain a clean, organized workspace while supporting timely, cost-efficient transportation for customers. Equal opportunity employer and team-focused culture are emphasized.