Dock Freight Operator - Forklift Pro, Full/Part Time

Saia; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is a logistics and transportation company offering opportunities across full-time and part-time roles in a fast-paced environment. You will handle freight with forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring safe loading and compliance with DOT regulations.

Join a team focused on safety, reliability, and teamwork, with room to learn and advance within the company as you contribute to accurate shipments and quality service every day.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Read, write, communicate and comprehend the English language to perform duties and complete shipping documents.

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 freight is loaded securely and properly, including maintaining straps, bars, airbags, cardboard and dunnage.
• Loads, recoups, rewraps, and stacks freight as needed.
• Verifies shipments by reading labels and securely preparing freight for loading/unloading.
• Follows bill of lading 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

Attention to detail

Hazmat training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Saia is a logistics and transportation company offering opportunities across full-time and part-time roles in a fast-paced environment. You will handle freight with forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring safe loading and compliance with DOT regulations.

Join a team focused on safety, reliability, and teamwork, with room to learn and advance within the company as you contribute to accurate shipments and quality service every day.