Forklift Dockworker: Load, Unload & Secure Freight

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is seeking a warehouse associate 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, while following safety and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities include securing shipments, tracking damages, and maintaining a safe work environment. Requires forklift experience, HS diploma or GED, and ability to lift varying weights; certification or hazmat training is a plus.

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

Loading/ unloading freight

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Dock equipment

Job description

Saia is seeking a warehouse associate 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, while following safety and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities include securing shipments, tracking damages, and maintaining a safe work environment. Requires forklift experience, HS diploma or GED, and ability to lift varying weights; certification or hazmat training is a plus.