Forklift Dock Loader — Augusta, GA

Saia LTL Freight; North Augusta (SC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia LTL Freight is hiring a Dock Worker to sort and handle freight in and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight, and you will verify shipments by reading labels and securing cargo for transport.

Our team emphasizes safety, efficiency, and a customer-first mindset. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, and the ability to lift objects of various sizes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Warehouse, freight, dock, forklift, or pallet jack experience.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training.

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 experience

Pallet jack experience

Warehouse experience

Hazmat training

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Saia LTL Freight is hiring a Dock Worker to sort and handle freight in and out of over-the-road equipment, containers, city trailers, and straight trucks. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight, and you will verify shipments by reading labels and securing cargo for transport.

Our team emphasizes safety, efficiency, and a customer-first mindset. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, and the ability to lift objects of various sizes.