Lead Warehouse Worker- Operations Lead

Penske; Spanaway (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Operations Lead in Spanaway to oversee and assist in warehouse and clerical functions. Applicants should possess 4 years of warehouse experience and demonstrate leadership and organizational skills. This role offers a competitive wage of $21.13/hr and a $1,500 retention bonus after 91 days. Great benefits including medical insurance, paid time off, and more are provided to ensure associates' well-being.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Associate Referral Program

$125 Boot allowance after 90 days

Qualifications

• 4 years of warehouse experience required.
• 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Prior forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the management team with leading and supporting clerical staff.
• Process inbound and outbound shipments in the warehouse.
• Resolve discrepancies with inventory and shipments.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary:

Penske Spanaway is looking for a Warehouse Operations Lead to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are safety conscious and have a pleasant and outgoing attitude who want to excel in a warehouse environment. This role is responsible for assisting the management team with leading and supporting the clerical staff. Assisting management by supporting and overseeing office and warehouse functions as it relates to billing, dispatching, client request and relations and customer escalations. Provides a variety of responsibilities to keep the team moving forward toward an appreciative and positive work environment.

Why is Penske Logistics for you?

We take pride in offering a competitive wage and great benefits including:

$21.13 Base Rate

Work Schedule:

• 6:00am - 2:30pm- Monday – Friday with weekends and overtime as needed to meet business needs

Additional Benefits:

• 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!

Major Responsibilities:

• Processing Inbound and Outbound shipments in the warehouse

• Control the flow of work to meet departure and receiving times

• Resolve discrepancies with inventory as well as Inbound/Outbound shipments

• Communicate effectively to the team, customer, and other process partners via radio, phone, and email

• Interact with warehouse associates and trouble shoot issues

• Executes & provides process & project visibility to Operations Supervisor

• Assist with daily and weekly reports

• Jointly work with Supervisors and Management to meet warehouse metrics

• Prioritize workload and have flexibility to adjust based on position requirements

• Other projects and tasks assigned by Supervisor

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

• Ability to learn and use proprietary software required

• 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.

• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.

• Willingness to travel as necessary, 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 accommodation 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.

-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: $21.13/HR Base Rate and $1,500 Retention Bonus - Paid after 91 days of service

Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/

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: Warehouse

Job Family: Warehouse

Address: 19700 38th Ave E

Primary Location: US-WA-Spanaway

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2506671