Warehouse Worker - Lift Truck Operator - 2nd Shift

Penske Logistics is looking for warehouse associates to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are safety conscious and have a pleasant, outgoing attitude who want to excel in a warehouse environment.

Pay

$21.14/hr Base Rate with a $1.00 shift differential. This position is eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus and a $1,500 retention bonus after 120 days of employment.

Schedule

2nd shift: Monday – Friday, 2:45 PM - 10:45 PM with overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Associate Referral Program
• $125 boot allowance after 90 days of employment
• Numerous associate discounts
• Opportunities for career growth

Responsibilities

• Accurately match numbers and letters
• Accurately stage and sort products for loading
• Load and unload trailers
• Open and close dock doors
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Sort and place parts in racks or other designated areas
• Pull manual dock chains
• Stack cardboard boxes and pallets
• Move materials within the warehouse
• Comply with all safety requirements
• Package or kit finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling)
• Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system
• Perform quality control
• Identify and remove damaged products when received
• Complete daily logs
• Communicate with associates from other shifts
• Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material/equipment needs
• Record numbers of units handled and moved using daily production sheets or work tickets
• Assemble product containers and crates using hand tools and precut lumber
• Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers
• Read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed
• Sort and store perishable goods in refrigerated rooms
• Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distribute them to production workers or assembly lines
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves, or convey orders to packing station or shipping department
• Weigh or count items for distribution within the plant to ensure conformance to company standards
• Use a computer to enter records
• Prepare parcels for mailing
• Maintain inventory records
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and a variety of warehouse mechanical equipment (where applicable)
• Transport stored items from warehouse to plant or pick up items from several locations for shipment (where applicable)
• Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• No prior warehouse experience required but preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Proficient reading skills and ability to follow directions
• Ability to work independently, customer service, dealing with others, multitasking, organizational skills, flexibility, excellent number skills, and time management required
• Flexible to work overtime preferred
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions required
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to work the required schedule and at the specific location required
• 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
• Must frequently move, stand, walk, and sit
• Frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs/23 kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs/45 kg

About the Company

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing, and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs.