Freight Dock Specialist – Forklift & Load Expert

Saia, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Saia, Inc. is recruiting for a dock/warehouse role in Chesapeake, VA.

The position involves loading and unloading freight from trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring secure and compliant handling of shipments, and maintaining safety on the dock. Minimum qualifications include being 18+, a high school diploma or GED, and authorization to work in the United States with the ability to read and write English for shipping documents and communications.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Read, write, communicate and comprehend English to perform shipping and reporting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment in compliance with regulations.
• Operates dock tools to secure freight, maintain straps and dunnage.
• Loads, recoups, rewraps, and stacks freight as needed.
• Verifies shipments by reading labels and securing freight for loading/unloading.
• Follows bill and quality control procedures to ensure timely, cost-efficient shipments.
• Logs, reports, and processes shortages and damages to freight.
• Promotes a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Saia, Inc. is recruiting for a dock/warehouse role in Chesapeake, VA.

The position involves loading and unloading freight from trailers using forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring secure and compliant handling of shipments, and maintaining safety on the dock. Minimum qualifications include being 18+, a high school diploma or GED, and authorization to work in the United States with the ability to read and write English for shipping documents and communications.