Forklift-Certified Dockworker: Load & Unload Freight

Saia Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is seeking dockworkers to join our team in Columbus, OH. You will efficiently sort, handle and load freight into and unload it from over-the-road equipment, using a sit-down forklift, with occasional hostler duties moving trailers in the yard.

We offer opportunities for both full-time and part-time roles, competitive pay, and benefits. Qualified applicants will have freight handling experience, forklift certification, and HazMat training, with prior dock or warehouse experience considered

Qualifications

• Freight handling experience.
• Forklift certification.
• Hazmat training.
• Previous freight dock or warehouse experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight on trailers using a forklift, pallet jack or manually in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines.
• Read and interpret shipping labels.
• Hand load, rewrap or stack freight as necessary.
• Secure freight inside the trailer using the provided and appropriate dunnage.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Freight handling experience

Forklift certification

Hazmat training

Previous freight dock or warehouse exp

Job description

Saia is seeking dockworkers to join our team in Columbus, OH. You will efficiently sort, handle and load freight into and unload it from over-the-road equipment, using a sit-down forklift, with occasional hostler duties moving trailers in the yard.

We offer opportunities for both full-time and part-time roles, competitive pay, and benefits. Qualified applicants will have freight handling experience, forklift certification, and HazMat training, with prior dock or warehouse experience considered