Dock Worker & Forklift Operator — Load, Secure, Deliver

Saia; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is seeking a Warehouse Worker to sort and handle freight in and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight.

This role emphasizes following safety rules, securing shipments, and keeping a clean, efficient dock area. A high school diploma or GED and forklift certification or hazmat training are preferred. Pay rate is $27.90-$32.15 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training.
• Ability to lift and move objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights.

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

Hazmat training

Warehouse experience

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Dock equipment

Job description

Saia is seeking a Warehouse Worker to sort and handle freight in and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight.

This role emphasizes following safety rules, securing shipments, and keeping a clean, efficient dock area. A high school diploma or GED and forklift certification or hazmat training are preferred. Pay rate is $27.90-$32.15 per hour based on experience.