Dock & Freight Specialist - Forklift Operator (Local)

Saia Motor Freight Line LLC

Calhoun (GA)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 42,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Saia is a leading logistics provider with a focus on safe, efficient freight handling. The role involves sorting and loading freight in and out of multiple trailer types, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensuring compliance with DOT and safety standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, warehouse or dock experience, and forklift certification or hazmat training. Saia offers competitive pay and a strong benefits package as part of a long-standing commitment to its

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Warehouse, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience is preferred.
Forklift certification or hazmat training is a plus.

Responsibilities

Loads and unloads trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment in compliance with regulations.
Operates dock tools and maintains straps, bars, airbags, cardboard, and dunnage.
Loads, recoups, rewraps, and stacks freight as needed.
Verifies shipments by reading labels and securing freight for loading/unloading.
Follows 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.