Dockworker: Forklift Operator with Career Growth

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

Job summary

Saia is seeking a warehouse/dock worker in Boston. You’ll load and unload freight from trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks, following state, federal, and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities include securing freight, recoups and rewrapping as needed, verifying shipments, logging shortages and damages, and promoting a safe, clean work environment. Pay ranges and benefits accompany a long-standing commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience preferred.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training is a plus.
• 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 DOT 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

Dock experience

Pallet jack experience

Warehouse experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Saia is seeking a warehouse/dock worker in Boston. You’ll load and unload freight from trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks, following state, federal, and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities include securing freight, recoups and rewrapping as needed, verifying shipments, logging shortages and damages, and promoting a safe, clean work environment. Pay ranges and benefits accompany a long-standing commitment to safety.