Lead Warehouse Worker - 2nd shift

Penske; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Associate referral program

Boot allowance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking a Lead Warehouse Worker in Aurora, CO. You will lead a team of warehouse associates, coordinate workflow, and support daily operations in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires forklift experience, supervisory skills, and the ability to work in a cold storage environment (28-55 degrees). Eligible benefits include insurance options, 401K, PTO, and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 years of warehouse experience required.
• 2 years of inventory or materials management experience preferred.
• 1 year of supervisory experience required.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior forklift experience required.
• Flexible to work overtime required.
• Ability to work in a cold storage environment required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor workflow throughout the shift to maintain efficiency in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Lead and coach a team of warehouse associates daily.
• Operate stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks safely.
• Open and run the shift, conduct shift huddles when supervisor is absent.
• Cross-train in multiple warehouse functions within 90 days.
• Ensure safety and quality requirements are met.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Inventory management

Supervisory experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Forklift operation

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position 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.

In this role, you will provide leadership and support to both regular and temporary warehouse associates while assisting with daily warehouse operations. You will work closely with Operations Supervisors to help ensure productivity, quality, and safety expectations are consistently met. The Lead Warehouse Worker is responsible for coordinating workflow, supporting team performance, and carrying out a variety of operational duties to help achieve departmental goals and maintain efficient warehouse operations.

Pay:

• $23.50 base pay, plus $1.00 shift differential totaling $24.50 per hour.

Schedule:

Wednesday to Saturday 3:00 PM until finished

Additional Benefits:

• $1500 Retention bonus after 90-days of employment
• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Associate Referral Program
• $125 Boot allowance after 90-days of employment

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

This is a COLD storage facility ranging between 28-55 degrees.

Major 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

Qualifications:

• 2 years of warehouse experience required
• 2 years of inventory or materials management experience preferred
• 1 years of supervisory experience required
• Bilingual English and Spanish (Preferred)
• 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
• 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 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.

This position is designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.

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:

$24.50 per hour

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 Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight 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. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.

Job Category: Administrative

Job Family: Operations

Address: 18901 E. 38th Ave

Primary Location: US-CO-Aurora

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC