Lead Warehouse Worker- 1st shift

Penske Logistics; Wilmer (TX); On-site; USD 25,571 - 36,420; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Associate Referral Program

Boot allowance

Associate discounts and growth

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking a Lead Warehouse Worker to join our team in Wilmer, TX. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Key duties include leading shift operations, training associates, and ensuring productivity while maintaining high safety and quality standards. The position requires forklift experience and strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• 2 years of warehouse experience.
• 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Prior forklift experience required.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Ability to learn and use proprietary software required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor workflow and adjust priorities to maintain efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide training and guidance to associates and support conflict resolution.
• Operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks to move and store materials safely.
• Lead a team of warehouse associates with daily direction and coverage.
• Promote safe work practices and support food safety and quality requirements where applicable.
• Open and run shifts, communicate priorities, and provide attendance updates.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Numerical skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

Penske Logistics is seeking a Lead Warehouse Worker to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for safety-focused, dependable individuals with a positive attitude who are looking to grow in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Work Schedule

Wednesday - Saturday, 4:00 a.m. until finish.

Benefits

• Base Rate: $22.50 per hour
• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate Referral Program
• $125 boot allowance after 90 days of employment
• Associate discounts and growth opportunities

Major Responsibilities

• Monitor workflow, 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 meet customer commitments.
• Operate powered industrial equipment, including stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks, 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.

Qualifications

• 2 years of warehouse experience required.
• 2 years of inventory or materials management experience preferred.
• 1 year of supervisory experience required.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior forklift experience required.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Ability to learn and use proprietary software required.
• Flexible to work overtime required.
• Ability to work in a cold storage environment required.
• Strong leadership, independent work, customer service, conflict resolution, multi-tasking, organizational, flexibility, and excellent numerical skills required.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Willingness to work the required schedule and at the specific location.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remember and understand instructions, guidelines, or other information.
• Must be able to see, verbally communicate, and distinguish speech and sounds (e.g., machinery alarms).
• Must be able to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit; use hands to touch, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs (23 kg) and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs (45 kg).
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Application Process

Complete the Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (including past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wage

$22.50 per hour.

Application Deadline

Ongoing.