Forklift Operator & Freight Dock Specialist

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is a leading logistics provider seeking a warehouse associate to sort and handle freight in and out of trailers, containers, and city trucks. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight, following safety and DOT regulations.

Pay rate is $26.55–$30.30 per hour, based on experience. Saia emphasizes competitive compensation and a strong benefits culture, inviting dedicated team members to grow with a century-long company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Forklift certification or hazmat training is preferred.
• Ability to lift and move objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment in compliance with state, federal, and Department of Transportation regulations.
• Operate dock tools to ensure freight is loaded securely, maintaining straps, bars, air bags, cardboard, and dunnage.
• Load, recoups, rewraps, and stacks freight as needed.
• Verify shipments by reading labels and correctly securing freight for loading and unloading trailers.
• Follow 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

Warehouse experience

Freight experience

Dock experience

Forklift experience

Pallet jack experience

Hazmat training

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Saia is a leading logistics provider seeking a warehouse associate to sort and handle freight in and out of trailers, containers, and city trucks. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight, following safety and DOT regulations.

Pay rate is $26.55–$30.30 per hour, based on experience. Saia emphasizes competitive compensation and a strong benefits culture, inviting dedicated team members to grow with a century-long company.