Lead Warehouse Worker - 2nd shift

Penske; Wilmer (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Base rate: $22.50

Shift differential: $1.00

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking a Lead Warehouse Worker to join our team in a fast-paced cold storage environment. You will provide leadership to regular and temporary associates and coordinate daily warehouse operations to meet productivity, safety and quality goals.

Ideal candidates have supervisory experience, forklift certification, and basic computer skills; willingness to work a 2:30pm start and overtime as needed. Join Penske Logistics for growth and stability with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 years of warehouse experience
• 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
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

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.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Multitasking

Time management

Organization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Why is Penske Logistics for you?

• Competitive wage and great benefits
• Base Rate: $22.50
• Shift Differential: $1.00

Work Schedule:

Sunday - Wednesday 2:30pm to finish

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

Cold Storage facility: 28° F to 55° F

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 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.
• Ability to lead a small team, work independently, provide customer service, multitask, organize, remain flexible, exhibit strong numeracy, manage time, and execute tasks.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Willingness to work the required schedule and location.
• Complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (including past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.

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.