Dockworker & Forklift Operator — Load, Unload Freight

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is a logistics company seeking a warehouse/dock worker to load and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks in compliance with DOT regulations. You will verify shipments, recoup, rewrap, stack freight, and maintain a safe work environment.

Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, forklift or hazmat training, and experience in warehouse or dock operations. Pay rate ranges from $27.05 to $31.20 per hour, depending on experience, with competitive benefits.

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 experience

Warehouse/dock experience

Pallet jack experience

Hazmat training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Saia is a logistics company seeking a warehouse/dock worker to load and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks in compliance with DOT regulations. You will verify shipments, recoup, rewrap, stack freight, and maintain a safe work environment.

Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, forklift or hazmat training, and experience in warehouse or dock operations. Pay rate ranges from $27.05 to $31.20 per hour, depending on experience, with competitive benefits.