Warehouse Worker - Clamp Truck Operator - Weekend Day Shift

Penske Logistics is looking for a Forklift Operator to join an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for safety-conscious individuals with a pleasant and outgoing attitude who want to excel in a warehouse environment.

About the role

Friday to Sunday, 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM

$19.00 base rate + $2.00 shift differential

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers with a stand-up clamp-operator forklift
• Move large products within the warehouse
• Comply with all safety requirements
• Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system
• Communicate with associates from other shifts
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs
• Record numbers of units handled and moved using daily production sheets or work tickets
• Read production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed
• Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distribute items to production workers or assembly line
• Operate forklifts and a variety of warehouse mechanical equipment (where applicable)
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• No prior forklift or warehouse experience required, but preferred
• Proficient reading skills and ability to follow directions
• Ability to work independently, customer service, multi-tasking, organizational, flexibility, and time management skills
• Flexible to work overtime preferred
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to work the required schedule and at the specific location
• Complete a Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (including past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening
• This position is designated as safety-sensitive; ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required
• Ability to accept responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remember and understand instructions, guidelines, or other information
• Must be able to see and verbally communicate
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• While performing duties, the associate will frequently move, stand, walk, and sit
• Frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs/23 kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs/45 kg

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Associate Referral Program
• $125 boot allowance after 90 days of employment
• Numerous associate discounts
• Opportunities to grow with the organization