PT Dockworker - Jackson, TN

Saia Inc.; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 35,473 - 40,501; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employee performance rewards

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Saia Inc. in Jackson, Tennessee is hiring for a freight handling position. You'll sort and handle freight, operate forklifts for loading and unloading, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has experience in warehouse operations and a high school diploma. Pay ranges from $25.75 to $29.40 per hour based on experience, along with excellent benefits!

Saia is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment and values your contributions. Join us to build a rewarding career!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Warehouse or freight experience preferred.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Operates dock tools to secure and maintain freight.
• Verifies shipments and logs any damages.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Ability to lift heavy objects

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Ready To Go Further? Saia is a different kind of logistics and transportation company. We do things the right way. You’ll see it in our commitment to our people, customers, and community. You’ll feel it in the support you get on day one – from leadership and from your team. A job with Saia is packed with opportunity – from learning new skills and advancing to competitive compensation and great benefits. It’s all here and it’s exactly what going further is all about.

Position Summary

Sorts and handles freight in and out of over‑the‑road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. Operates forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight.

Major Tasks and 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.

Preferred 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.

Pay Rate: $25.75 - $29.40 per hour, based on experience

Benefits

At Saia, your success is our success! That’s why we work hard to provide you with what you need to build an awesome career. We are committed to rewarding superior employee performance so that when you work hard, your achievements won’t go unnoticed.

Saia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.