Dockworker: Forklift & Freight Load Specialist

Saia Inc.; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 38,435 - 44,289; Full time

Job summary

Saia Inc. is seeking a warehouse/dock worker in California 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, following safety and DOT regulations. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification or hazmat training, and prior warehouse or dock experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience is preferred.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training is preferred.
• 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

Material handling

Hazmat awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Saia Inc. is seeking a warehouse/dock worker in California 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, following safety and DOT regulations. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification or hazmat training, and prior warehouse or dock experience.