Freight Dock Operator - Forklift Certified & Safe Loading

Saia; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Inc. in Chester, VA is seeking a Warehouse Associate to sort, load, and unload freight and operate forklifts and pallet jacks in a fast-paced dock environment.

You will follow DOT regulations, verify shipments, and uphold safety standards while contributing to timely, cost-efficient shipments. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, warehouse or dock experience, forklift certification or hazmat training, and the ability to lift varied weights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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 operation

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Hazmat training

Job description

Saia Inc. in Chester, VA is seeking a Warehouse Associate to sort, load, and unload freight and operate forklifts and pallet jacks in a fast-paced dock environment.

You will follow DOT regulations, verify shipments, and uphold safety standards while contributing to timely, cost-efficient shipments. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, warehouse or dock experience, forklift certification or hazmat training, and the ability to lift varied weights.