Lead Warehouse Associate - Safety-Driven Team Leader

Penske; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking a Lead Warehouse Worker to join a safety-conscious team in Groveport, OH. This role provides supervision to regular and temporary warehouse associates and collaborates with Operations Supervisors to meet productivity goals.

The position requires forklift operation, inventory control, and strong data entry duties within a warehouse management system. Overtime may be required to support business needs.

Qualifications

• 4 years of warehouse experience required.
• 2 years of inventory or materials management experience preferred.
• 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Prior forklift certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Flexible to work overtime preferred.
• Ability to work in non-climate controlled conditions.
• Ability to lead a small team, work independently, and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of warehouse associates to achieve operational goals while championing safety and productivity.
• Executes assignments, provides status updates, and project visibility to Operations Supervisors.
• Operate forklifts, counterbalance, pallet jacks, and other equipment as needed.
• Stage and sort products; loads and unloads trailers.
• Stack totes and pallets; move materials within the warehouse.
• 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 and communicate with associates from other shifts or departments.
• Read work orders or receive instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
• Enter data and maintain inventory records as needed.
• Open and close dock doors.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Inventory management

Supervisory experience

Forklift operation

Proven leadership

Numerical skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Flexible schedule

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Proprietary software

Job description

Penske Logistics is seeking a Lead Warehouse Worker to join a safety-conscious team in Groveport, OH. This role provides supervision to regular and temporary warehouse associates and collaborates with Operations Supervisors to meet productivity goals.

The position requires forklift operation, inventory control, and strong data entry duties within a warehouse management system. Overtime may be required to support business needs.