Forklift Operator - Day Shift Warehouse Pro

Penske Logistics LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Associate Referral Program

Job summary

Penske Logistics LLC in Louisville, KY is seeking a Forklift Operator to move, load, locate, unload, relocate, stack and count merchandise in a fast-paced warehouse. The ideal candidate will operate sit-down, stand-up, reach, clamp, or cherry picker forklifts with safety and accuracy.

No prior warehouse experience is required but highly preferred; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. You will read work orders, follow instructions, and maintain a clean, safe work area while meeting

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential for accurate counts and safe handling.
• Strong organizational skills help manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Good time management ensures orders are loaded and shipped on schedule.
• Reading skills are needed to interpret work orders and labels.
• Customer service mindset supports teamwork and internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment as needed.
• Read work orders or receive instructions to determine work assignments and equipment needs.
• Loads and unloads trailers; moves materials within the warehouse.
• Accurately match numbers & letters.
• Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system.
• Accurately stage and sort products for loading.
• Opens and closes dock doors.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Sorts and places parts in racks or other designated areas.
• Stacks pallets, bins, totes, etc.
• Complies with all safety requirements.
• Shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling as required.
• Counterbalance, Clamp Truck, Reach Truck, or Cherry Picker experience preferred.
• No prior warehouse experience required but highly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 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.
• 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
• Ability to work independently, customer service, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexible, and time management skills required
• Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required
• Complete a Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Reading skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jacks

Warehouse scanning systems

Job description

Penske Logistics LLC in Louisville, KY is seeking a Forklift Operator to move, load, locate, unload, relocate, stack and count merchandise in a fast-paced warehouse. The ideal candidate will operate sit-down, stand-up, reach, clamp, or cherry picker forklifts with safety and accuracy.

No prior warehouse experience is required but highly preferred; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. You will read work orders, follow instructions, and maintain a clean, safe work area while meeting