Dock Freight Operator: Load, Secure, Grow with Pay

saia; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Saia is a leading logistics and transportation company seeking a Warehouse Associate to sort and handle freight for over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight.

You will follow DOT regulations, verify shipments, and maintain a safe, clean work environment. The role requires lifting varying weights and may involve hazmat training or forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating forklifts, dock equipment, pallet jacks preferred.
• Hazmat training or forklift certification preferred.

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

Forklift operation

Loading/unloading freight

Safe handling of freight

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Saia is a leading logistics and transportation company seeking a Warehouse Associate to sort and handle freight for over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight.

You will follow DOT regulations, verify shipments, and maintain a safe, clean work environment. The role requires lifting varying weights and may involve hazmat training or forklift certification.