Lead Dock Associate - 1st Shift

Penske; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 28,929,600 - 38,572,800; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking warehouse dock associates for a safety‑conscious, outgoing team in Rocklin, CA. The role offers a competitive hourly wage with benefits and opportunities to grow within the organization.

Responsibilities include staging, loading/unloading trailers, operating forklifts and warehouse systems, maintaining inventory records and collaborating across shifts. Candidates should have warehouse experience and be able to lift up to 100 lbs.

Qualifications

• 4 years of warehouse experience required.
• 2 years of inventory or materials management experience preferred.
• 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Ability to learn and use proprietary software required.
• Flexible to work overtime preferred.
• Ability to work in non-climate controlled conditions.
• Strong numerical, organizational and time‑management skills; able to execute tasks.

Responsibilities

• Stage and sort products for loading.
• Loads and unloads trailers.
• Operates warehouse systems and documents processes.
• Maintains inventory records.
• Reads work orders and follows instructions.
• Communicates with shifts.
• Pack containers and handles damaged goods.
• Assist with safety and housekeeping.
• Willingness to travel as necessary.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Supervisory experience

Inventory management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Flexibility

Office software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Penske Logistics is looking for warehouse dock 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.

Why is Penske Logistics for you?

We take pride in offering a competitive wage and great benefits including:

Pay

• $25.00 per hour

Our associates also enjoy numerous associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization!

Major Responsibilities

Job requirements may include the following where applicable:

• Stage and sort products for loading
• Loads and unloads trailers
• Executes & provides process & project visibility to Operations Supervisor
• Expert in warehouse functions
• Leads & complies with Safety and Well Being efforts on assigned shift
• Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system
• Quality control
• Ensure damaged products are sent out and identify damaged products when received
• Complete daily logs
• 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
• Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers
• Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed
• Uses computer to enter records
• Maintains inventory records
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and a variety of warehouse mechanical equipment (where applicable)
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• 4 years of warehouse experience required
• 2 years of inventory or materials management experience preferred
• 2 years of supervisory experience preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint preferred
• Ability to learn and use proprietary software required
• Flexible to work overtime preferred
• Ability to work in non-climate controlled conditions
• Ability to lead a small team, ability to work independently, customer service, dealing with others, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexibility required, excellent with numbers, time management, and ability to execute are required.
• 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 Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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. The associate must be able to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical codes or alarms).
• 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.

Salary

$25.00 Hourly Rate

Benefits

Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/

Application Deadline

Ongoing

About Us

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and supply chain 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. VisitPenske Logistics to learn more.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2608504
• Job Category Warehouse
• Posting Date 07/23/2026, 06:08 PM
• Locations 1100 Tinker Rd, Rocklin, CA, 95765, US