Dockworker & Forklift Operator — Full/Part-Time

Saia Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 36,575 - 41,741; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Great benefits

Job summary

Saia Inc. is hiring at multiple full-time and part-time shifts for warehouse roles at our location in the Chesapeake area. You will load and unload freight, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and help secure loads in accordance with DOT regulations.

We offer competitive compensation and great benefits. The team emphasizes safety, quality control, and continuous improvement across our terminals nationwide.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to read, write, communicate and comprehend English to perform shipping tasks and complete documents.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment.
• Operates dock tools to secure freight and manage straps and dunnage.
• Loads, recoups, rewraps, and stacks freight as needed.
• Verifies shipments by reading labels and securing freight for loading/unloading.
• Follows bill and quality control procedures for timely, cost-efficient shipments.
• Logs, reports and processes shortages and damages.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

English proficiency

Hazmat training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Saia Inc. is hiring at multiple full-time and part-time shifts for warehouse roles at our location in the Chesapeake area. You will load and unload freight, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and help secure loads in accordance with DOT regulations.

We offer competitive compensation and great benefits. The team emphasizes safety, quality control, and continuous improvement across our terminals nationwide.