Lead Warehouse Associate – Safety & Ops Leader

Penske Logistics LLC; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics LLC in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join a safety‑minded team. This on‑site role provides support and supervision for warehouse operations and aims to meet productivity expectations.

The position offers a stable schedule (Mon–Fri) and requires forklift operation, inventory control, and strong administrative skills. Equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive benefits program.

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.
• 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, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Sorts and places parts in racks or other designated areas.
• Move materials within the warehouse.
• Quality control.
• Complete daily logs.
• Communicate with associates from other shifts.
• Maintains inventory records.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and a variety of warehouse mechanical equipment (where applicable).
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Safety conscious

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Penske Logistics LLC in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join a safety‑minded team. This on‑site role provides support and supervision for warehouse operations and aims to meet productivity expectations.

The position offers a stable schedule (Mon–Fri) and requires forklift operation, inventory control, and strong administrative skills. Equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive benefits program.