Dockworker: Forklift Operator for Growth & Benefits

Saia; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Saia is a leading logistics and transportation provider hiring a warehouse associate to sort and move freight in and out of trailers and containers. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, load and unload freight, and help keep shipments secure and on schedule.

In this role, you’ll follow DOT regulations, complete necessary safety checks, and maintain a clean, safe work environment while working with a collaborative team. Competitive hourly pay and benefits accompany the role.

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

Freight handling

Pallet jack

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

N/A

Job description

Saia is a leading logistics and transportation provider hiring a warehouse associate to sort and move freight in and out of trailers and containers. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, load and unload freight, and help keep shipments secure and on schedule.

In this role, you’ll follow DOT regulations, complete necessary safety checks, and maintain a clean, safe work environment while working with a collaborative team. Competitive hourly pay and benefits accompany the role.