Dockworker & Forklift Operator – Competitive Pay

Saia Inc.; City of North Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Saia Inc. in North Tonawanda, NY, is seeking a warehouse associate to sort, load, and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks while following DOT regulations. You will verify shipments, secure cargo, and keep equipment and work areas safe and organized.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification or hazmat training, and the ability to lift varied weights. This role pays hourly and offers regular shifts based on experience.

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

Safety awareness

Regulatory compliance

High lifting ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Dock equipment

Job description

Saia Inc. in North Tonawanda, NY, is seeking a warehouse associate to sort, load, and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks while following DOT regulations. You will verify shipments, secure cargo, and keep equipment and work areas safe and organized.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification or hazmat training, and the ability to lift varied weights. This role pays hourly and offers regular shifts based on experience.