Effingham Dock Loader & Forklift Operator

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 3,299,000 - 3,761,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIA LTL Freight seeks a Warehouse/Material Handling Associate in Illinois to load and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include securing shipments, documenting shortages or damages, and maintaining a safe workspace.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, warehouse/ dock experience, and forklift certification or hazmat training. Pay ranges from $23.95 to $27.30 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and career growth

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

Pallet jack operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

SAIA LTL Freight seeks a Warehouse/Material Handling Associate in Illinois to load and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include securing shipments, documenting shortages or damages, and maintaining a safe workspace.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, warehouse/ dock experience, and forklift certification or hazmat training. Pay ranges from $23.95 to $27.30 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and career growth