Dock & Forklift Operator: Load, Unload & Secure Freight

saia; Washington; On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Saia is hiring for a dock/warehouse role focused on loading and unloading freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment. The role requires compliance with DOT and safety standards and involves verifying shipments and maintaining accurate records.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be authorized to work in the U.S., and possess forklift/pallet jack experience. The position may involve variable shifts and outdoor conditions typical of dock work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Read, write, communicate and comprehend English to perform duties including understanding instructions and completing shipping documents.
• Warehouse, freight, dock, forklift or pallet jack experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment in compliance with state, federal, and DOT regulations.
• Operates dock tools to ensure secure loading and unloading, including maintaining straps, bars, air bags, cardboard, and dunnage.
• Loads, recoups, rewraps, and stacks freight as needed.
• Verifies shipments by reading labels and securing freight for loading/unloading trailers.
• Follows established bill and quality control procedures to ensure timely, cost-efficient shipments.
• Logs, reports, and processes shortages and damages to freight.
• Promotes and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift experience

Pallet jack experience

Attention to detail

Reading labels

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Saia is hiring for a dock/warehouse role focused on loading and unloading freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment. The role requires compliance with DOT and safety standards and involves verifying shipments and maintaining accurate records.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be authorized to work in the U.S., and possess forklift/pallet jack experience. The position may involve variable shifts and outdoor conditions typical of dock work.