Warehouse Worker - Dock Associate - 3rd Shift

Penske Logistics; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Associate Referral Program

Boot allowance

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking warehouse dock associates to join a safety-focused team in Houston. The role offers a base rate of $19/hour plus a $2.00 shift differential, with a Tuesday–Saturday overnight schedule.

Strong benefits package and opportunities to grow with the organization make this a solid entry point in logistics. Qualified candidates should be able to follow directions, work independently, and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• No prior warehouse experience required but preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Proficient reading skills and ability to follow directions required.
• Ability to work independently, customer service, dealing with others, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexible, excellent with numbers and time management skills required.
• Flexible to work overtime preferred.
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions required.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Ability to work independently, customer service, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexible, and time management skills required.
• Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required.
• Complete a Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety requirements
• Stage and sort products for loading
• Loads and unloads trailers in a safe manner
• Opens and closes dock doors
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Sorts and places parts in racks or other designated areas
• Stacks cardboard boxes and pallets
• Move materials within the warehouse
• May operate electric pallet jacks and forklifts as needed
• Scan freights/parts

Skills

Reading skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

Job description

• Dental Insurance

Penske Logistics is looking for warehouse dock associates to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are safety conscious and have a pleasant, outgoing attitude who want to excel in a warehouse environment.

Why is Penske Logistics for you?

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

$19/hr Base Rate and $2.00 Shift Differential

Work Schedule

• Tuesday - Saturday 1:00am to 9:30am

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!

Job Responsibilities

• Follow all safety requirements
• Stage and sort products for loading
• Loads and unloads trailers in a safe manner
• Opens and closes dock doors
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Sorts and places parts in racks or other designated areas
• Stacks cardboard boxes and pallets
• Move materials within the warehouse
• May operate electric pallet jacks and forklifts as needed
• Scan freights/parts

Qualifications

• No prior warehouse experience required but preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Proficient reading skills and ability to follow directions required
• Ability to work independently, customer service, dealing with others, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexible, excellent with numbers and time management skills required
• Flexible to work overtime preferred
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions required
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to work independently, customer service, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexible, and time management skills required
• Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required
• Complete a 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.
• 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.

Pay

$19/hr Base Rate and $2.00 Shift Differential

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.