Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Penske Logistics Canada Ltd.; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics Canada Ltd. in Woodstock, Ontario is seeking warehouse associates to join a safety‑conscious team and excel in a fast‑paced warehouse environment. Counterbalance truck experience is required; candidates must pass an equipment test.

The job uses sit-down, electric Toyota counterbalance trucks, with duties including staging, loading/unloading, packing, inventory and scanning. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:45 PM–1:45 AM, with first 90 days on afternoon shift. Pay: $25.40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience operating counterbalance trucks is required.
• Ability to read and follow directions accurately.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Regular attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate electric counterbalance trucks.
• Accurately stage and sort products for loading.
• Load and unload trailers.
• Scan products using a warehouse management system.
• Maintain inventory records.
• Comply with safety requirements and quality control.

Skills

Counterbalance truck experience

Reading & following directions

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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.

Counterbalance truck experience required. Candidate must be able to pass an equipment test. All machines at this location are sit-down, electric Toyota counterbalance trucks.

Multiple Shifts:

-First 90 days will work on afternoon shift, then will be placed on scheduled shift

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday 5:45PM-1:45AM

Pay:

$25.40 per hour

Major Responsibilities:

• Operating electric counterbalance trucks
• Accurately stage and sort products for loading
• Loads and unloads trailers
• Sorts and places parts in racks or other designated areas
• Move materials within the warehouse
• Complies with all safety requirements
• Package or kit finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling)
• Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system
• Quality control
• Ensure damaged products are identified and removed when received
• Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves, or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department
• Maintains inventory records
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Experience with counterbalance trucks required
• Proficient reading skills and ability to follow directions required
• Ability to work independently, customer service, dealing with others, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexible, excellent with numbers and time management skills required
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook required (where applicable by location)
• Flexible to work overtime preferred
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete a Penske employment application, submit to a reference verification (to include past employment and education) are required

This position is designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.

Physical Requirements:

• -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• -The associate will be required to remember and understand certain instructions, guidelines, or other information. The associate must be able to see and verbally communicate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• -While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Logistics

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. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.

Penske is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Job Category: Warehouse

Job Family: Warehouse

Address: 715032 Oxford Rd 4

Primary Location: CA-ON-Woodstock

Employer: Penske Logistics Canada Ltd.

Req ID: 2610899