Freight Dockworker: Forklift Operator & Loader

20 Saia Motor Freight Line LLC; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia is seeking a forklift and dock operations specialist in New Haven, CT to load and unload freight, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensure secure shipments. You will follow DOT regulations, verify shipments, and maintain a safe work environment.

Responsibilities include documenting shortages, damages, and maintaining equipment, while upholding a customer-first approach and high safety standards in a fast-paced logistics setting.

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

Warehouse experience

Freight handling

Dock operations

Hazmat training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Saia is seeking a forklift and dock operations specialist in New Haven, CT to load and unload freight, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensure secure shipments. You will follow DOT regulations, verify shipments, and maintain a safe work environment.

Responsibilities include documenting shortages, damages, and maintaining equipment, while upholding a customer-first approach and high safety standards in a fast-paced logistics setting.