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.
Why Penske Logistics is Right for You
We take pride in offering a competitive wage and great benefits.
Compensation and Schedule
- Base rate: $22.50 per hour
- Shift differential: $1.00 per hour
- Work schedule: Sunday – Wednesday, 2:30 pm to finish
Additional Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Associate Referral Program
- $125 boot allowance after 90 days of employment
Cold Storage Facility
28 °F to 55 °F
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 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, customer service, multi‑tasking skills, organizational skills, flexibility, 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.
Physical Requirements
- Must remember and understand certain instructions, guidelines, or other information.
- Must be able to see and verbally communicate.
- Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds such as machinery alarms.
- Must move frequently, stand, walk, and sit; use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and 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).
Safety Sensitive Position
This position is designated as safety sensitive by the company. The associate must maintain a constant state of alertness, accept responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others.
EEO Statement
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.