Freight Dock Operator: Forklift Load/Unload | Great Benefits

Saia; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is seeking a dock/warehouse associate in Miami to sort, load, and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks. You will verify shipments, secure loads, and maintain safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include following bill of lading procedures, documenting shortages or damages, and ensuring cost-efficient, timely shipments while promoting a safe, clean work area and teamwork with colleagues across terminals.

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 DOT 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 loading and unloading.
• 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

Education

High school diploma or GED

Hazmat training

Job description

Saia is seeking a dock/warehouse associate in Miami to sort, load, and unload freight using forklifts and pallet jacks. You will verify shipments, secure loads, and maintain safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include following bill of lading procedures, documenting shortages or damages, and ensuring cost-efficient, timely shipments while promoting a safe, clean work area and teamwork with colleagues across terminals.