Dockworker: Forklift Pro—Safe, Efficient Freight Loading

saia; Florida; On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is seeking a warehouse associate to sort and handle freight, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and load/unload freight for over-the-road equipment, containers, and city trailers.

You will verify shipments, follow safety and quality procedures, and maintain a clean, safe work environment while supporting efficient, cost-effective shipping operations. Pay rate ranges with experience, reflecting a strong logistics culture at Saia.

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 operation

Load/unload freight

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Dock tools

Job description

Saia is seeking a warehouse associate to sort and handle freight, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and load/unload freight for over-the-road equipment, containers, and city trailers.

You will verify shipments, follow safety and quality procedures, and maintain a clean, safe work environment while supporting efficient, cost-effective shipping operations. Pay rate ranges with experience, reflecting a strong logistics culture at Saia.