Freight Dockworker: Forklift Loader/Unloader - Safe

Saia Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 36,575 - 41,741; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Saia Inc. is seeking a warehouse/dock worker to load and unload freight at our Bethlehem, PA facility. The role requires operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment while following DOT regulations to ensure safe, timely, and cost-efficient shipments.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification or hazmat training, and the ability to lift varied objects. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered as part of Saia's commitment to its people.

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 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 use

Pallet jack operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Hazmat training

Job description

Saia Inc. is seeking a warehouse/dock worker to load and unload freight at our Bethlehem, PA facility. The role requires operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment while following DOT regulations to ensure safe, timely, and cost-efficient shipments.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification or hazmat training, and the ability to lift varied objects. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered as part of Saia's commitment to its people.