Dockworker: Forklift Operator with Growth & Benefits

Saia Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Inc. is hiring a warehouse associate to load and unload freight, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and prepare shipments for trailers and containers. You’ll verify labels, secure freight, and follow safety procedures to keep operations efficient and compliant.

Pay ranges from $27.05 to $31.20 per hour based on experience. This full‑time position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement within Saia’s nationwide network.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Operates dock tools to secure freight and manage straps, bars, air bags, and dunnage.
• Loads, recoups, rewraps, and stacks freight as needed.
• Verifies shipments by reading labels and securing freight for loading and 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

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Hazmat training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Saia Inc. is hiring a warehouse associate to load and unload freight, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and prepare shipments for trailers and containers. You’ll verify labels, secure freight, and follow safety procedures to keep operations efficient and compliant.

Pay ranges from $27.05 to $31.20 per hour based on experience. This full‑time position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement within Saia’s nationwide network.