Dockworker: Forklift Loader/Unloader

Saia; City of North Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is seeking a warehouse associate to sort and handle freight, load and unload using forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations. You will verify shipments and maintain a safe, clean work environment.

Role requires high school diploma or GED, previous dock or pallet jack experience, forklift certification or hazmat training, and ability to lift heavy objects. Pay is $26.55–$30.30 per hour, with benefits and opportunities for advancement.

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 DOT 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

Warehouse experience

Safety awareness

Ability to lift heavy objects

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Saia is seeking a warehouse associate to sort and handle freight, load and unload using forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensure compliance with DOT regulations. You will verify shipments and maintain a safe, clean work environment.

Role requires high school diploma or GED, previous dock or pallet jack experience, forklift certification or hazmat training, and ability to lift heavy objects. Pay is $26.55–$30.30 per hour, with benefits and opportunities for advancement.