Dockworker: Forklift & Freight Handling Pro

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is a logistics and transportation company seeking a qualified dock worker to sort, load, and unload freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment. You will verify shipments, follow safety rules, maintain equipment, and help ensure timely, cost-efficient deliveries.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification or hazmat training, and the ability to lift objects of various shapes and sizes. Pay rate is $27.90–$32.15 per hour with benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training preferred.
• Ability to lift and move objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment in compliance with regulations.
• Operate dock tools and maintain straps, bars, air bags, cardboard and dunnage.
• Load, recouple, rewrap and stack freight as needed.
• Verify shipments by reading labels and properly securing freight for loading/unloading.
• Follow bill of lading and quality control procedures for timely, cost-efficient shipments.
• Log shortages and damages and report them.
• Promote and maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Freight handling

Safety compliance

Inventory logging

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Hazmat training

Job description

Saia is a logistics and transportation company seeking a qualified dock worker to sort, load, and unload freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment. You will verify shipments, follow safety rules, maintain equipment, and help ensure timely, cost-efficient deliveries.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification or hazmat training, and the ability to lift objects of various shapes and sizes. Pay rate is $27.90–$32.15 per hour with benefits.