Freight Dock Loader: Forklift & Load Expert

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 36,575 - 41,741; Full time

Job summary

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC is seeking a Warehouse Associate to load and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks. You will ensure shipments are secured, compliant, and efficiently processed while maintaining a safe work environment.

Typical duties include handling freight, verifying shipments, and documenting any shortages or damages. Strong safety practices and ability to lift varied weights are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 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 handling

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Hazmat training

Job description

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC is seeking a Warehouse Associate to load and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks. You will ensure shipments are secured, compliant, and efficiently processed while maintaining a safe work environment.

Typical duties include handling freight, verifying shipments, and documenting any shortages or damages. Strong safety practices and ability to lift varied weights are essential for this role.