Dockworker & Forklift Pro: Secure, Timely Freight Handling

Saia Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 53,040 - 60,840; Full time

Job summary

Saia Inc. is seeking a Warehouse/Dock worker to load and unload freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, and related tools across trailers and yard operations.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in shipments, and compliance with state and federal regulations, with pay between $25.50 and $29.25 per hour and a full-time, on-site schedule at our Akron facility. Candidates must be able to stand, lift up to 100 pounds, and work varying shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in verifying shipments.

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

Dock experience

Attention to detail

Job description

Saia Inc. is seeking a Warehouse/Dock worker to load and unload freight using forklifts, pallet jacks, and related tools across trailers and yard operations.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in shipments, and compliance with state and federal regulations, with pay between $25.50 and $29.25 per hour and a full-time, on-site schedule at our Akron facility. Candidates must be able to stand, lift up to 100 pounds, and work varying shifts including nights and weekends.