Dockworker: Forklift & Freight Loading Specialist

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Great benefits

Job summary

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC is seeking a forklift/dock handler to load and unload freight, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensure safe, compliant handling of shipments at our NY-area facilities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift or hazmat training, and the ability to lift varied objects. Join a team focused on safety, reliability, and efficient freight movement.

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

Pallet jack operation

Safety awareness

Reading labels

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC is seeking a forklift/dock handler to load and unload freight, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensure safe, compliant handling of shipments at our NY-area facilities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift or hazmat training, and the ability to lift varied objects. Join a team focused on safety, reliability, and efficient freight movement.