Dockworker: Forklift Loader/Unloader – Growth & Benefits

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 73,151,000 - 83,896,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia LTL Freight in Ohio is seeking a Warehouse Freight Handler to load and unload freight from over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, follow safety rules, and help maintain a clean, compliant workspace.

This role offers competitive pay and benefits, with opportunities to advance in a long-standing logistics company.

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

Lifting heavy items

Forklift operation

Hazmat training

Warehouse experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification or hazmat training

Job description

Saia LTL Freight in Ohio is seeking a Warehouse Freight Handler to load and unload freight from over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, follow safety rules, and help maintain a clean, compliant workspace.

This role offers competitive pay and benefits, with opportunities to advance in a long-standing logistics company.