Dockworker & Forklift Operator: Safe Freight Handling

Saia Inc.; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits program

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Saia Inc. is seeking a warehouse associate in Maryland to load and unload freight from over-the-road equipment, containers, and trucks. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, verify shipments, and help maintain a safe, efficient dock environment.

You will follow safety and quality procedures to ensure timely, cost-effective shipments while supporting a positive, inclusive workplace culture with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training preferred.
• 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 regulations.
• Operates dock tools to secure freight and maintain straps, bars, airbags, 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.
• Promotes and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Load and unload freight

Compliance with safety regulations

Reading labels / shipping verification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Saia Inc. is seeking a warehouse associate in Maryland to load and unload freight from over-the-road equipment, containers, and trucks. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, verify shipments, and help maintain a safe, efficient dock environment.

You will follow safety and quality procedures to ensure timely, cost-effective shipments while supporting a positive, inclusive workplace culture with opportunities for growth.