Dockworker & Forklift Operator — Growth & Benefits

Saia Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Inc. in Reading, PA is seeking a Warehouse Dockworker to sort and handle freight for over-the-road, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks.

You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight, ensuring compliance with DOT and safety rules. Major tasks include loading/unloading trailers, securing shipments, inspecting labels, recording shortages and damages, and maintaining a clean work environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment in compliance with regulations.
• Operates dock tools to secure freight, maintaining straps, bars, airbags, cardboard 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 to ensure timely, cost-efficient shipments.
• Logs, reports and processes shortages and damages to freight.
• Promotes and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Safety-minded

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Hazmat Training

Job description

Saia Inc. in Reading, PA is seeking a Warehouse Dockworker to sort and handle freight for over-the-road, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks.

You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight, ensuring compliance with DOT and safety rules. Major tasks include loading/unloading trailers, securing shipments, inspecting labels, recording shortages and damages, and maintaining a clean work environment.