Night Shift Warehouse Lead – Safety & Ops Champion

Penske; Princeton (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics in Princeton, Indiana is seeking a Lead Warehouse Worker to supervise a team and drive safety and productivity in a warehouse setting. The role requires forklift experience and strong inventory controls.

The position offers $22.74 per hour including shift differential, with a Monday–Friday night schedule and overtime as needed. Experience leading teams and familiarity with warehouse management systems are important.

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 and drug screening required.
• This position is designated as safety sensitive by the company.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of warehouse associates to meet safety and productivity goals.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment as needed.
• Stage, load and unload trailers; move materials within the warehouse.
• Enter data and maintain inventory records using a warehouse management system.
• Read work orders and communicate with shifts and departments.
• Close and open dock doors; ensure clean and safe work area.
• Provide status updates and project visibility to supervisors.
• Perform quality control and identify damaged products.

Skills

Team leadership

Inventory management

Supervisory experience

Safety consciousness

Communication

Multi-tasking

Numerical skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification

Tools

Forklift

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Penske Logistics in Princeton, Indiana is seeking a Lead Warehouse Worker to supervise a team and drive safety and productivity in a warehouse setting. The role requires forklift experience and strong inventory controls.

The position offers $22.74 per hour including shift differential, with a Monday–Friday night schedule and overtime as needed. Experience leading teams and familiarity with warehouse management systems are important.