Dockworker: Move Freight, Operate Forklifts & Grow Your Career

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

Job summary

Saia Inc. is hiring for a dock/warehouse role in the United States. The job involves loading and unloading freight using forklifts and pallet jacks, securing loads, and ensuring compliance with safety and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities include verifying shipments, maintaining equipment, and documenting shortages or damages while promoting a safe, clean work environment. The position requires HS diploma or GED, 18+ years, and legal work authorization in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Read, write, communicate and comprehend the English language in order to perform the various tasks of the job, including but not limited to: converse with co-workers and members of the general public; understand oral and written instructions as well as governmental regulations; respond to questions and inquiries from management and government representatives; and accurately complete various shipping documents, reports and records required of the position.

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

Reading & writing English

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Dock tools

Hazmat training

Job description

Saia Inc. is hiring for a dock/warehouse role in the United States. The job involves loading and unloading freight using forklifts and pallet jacks, securing loads, and ensuring compliance with safety and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities include verifying shipments, maintaining equipment, and documenting shortages or damages while promoting a safe, clean work environment. The position requires HS diploma or GED, 18+ years, and legal work authorization in the U.S.