Lead Warehouse Associate — Cold Storage & Team Lead

Penske Logistics LLC

Wilmer (TX)

On-site

USD 30,307 - 33,062

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Associate Referral Program

$125 Boot allowance after 90-days of就业

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking a Lead Warehouse Worker in Wilmer, TX to guide a team of associates and support daily warehouse operations in a cold storage environment. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and quality, with responsibilities spanning shift leadership, training, and cross-training across multiple warehouse functions.

The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and a schedule Sunday through Wednesday (2:30pm finish).

Qualifications

2 years of warehouse experience required.
2 years of inventory or materials management experience preferred.
1 year of supervisory experience required.
Prior forklift experience required.
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor workflow throughout the shift, proactively identify operational issues, resolve problems, and adjust priorities to maintain efficiency in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Serve as a resource for associates by answering questions, providing training, supporting conflict resolution, and stepping into frontline warehouse roles as needed to ensure customer commitments are met.
Operate powered industrial equipment, including stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks (EPJ), to move, stage, load, unload, and store materials safely and efficiently.
Lead and support a team of warehouse associates by providing daily direction, coaching, and coverage to ensure productivity, safety, and operational goals are achieved.
Promote and lead safe work practices by maintaining a clean work environment, following all company safety policies, and supporting food safety and quality requirements where applicable.
Assist with opening and running the shift, including conducting shift huddles in the absence of the Operations Supervisor, communicating priorities, and providing timely updates on attendance and operational performance.
Cross-train in multiple warehouse functions during the first 90 days, with the ability to perform and provide coverage for roles such as order selector, forklift operator, sanitation, and clerk as business needs require.
Perform additional operational, administrative, and leadership responsibilities as assigned to support business needs, including covering for other leads or supervisors during absences and ensuring all daily work is completed before the end of the shift.
Other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor