Dock Freight Operator - Forklift & Load Specialist

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC in West Columbia, SC is seeking a warehouse associate to load and unload freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, and dock tools, following DOT regulations and maintaining a safe, efficient work area.

You will verify shipments, log shortages, and contribute to cost-efficient, claims-free operations while supporting a positive team culture and ongoing safety improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training.

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

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hazmat training

Job description

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC in West Columbia, SC is seeking a warehouse associate to load and unload freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, and dock tools, following DOT regulations and maintaining a safe, efficient work area.

You will verify shipments, log shortages, and contribute to cost-efficient, claims-free operations while supporting a positive team culture and ongoing safety improvements.