Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator

Penske; Lebanon (TN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking warehouse associates for their Lebanon location. This role involves handling inventory, operating forklifts, and ensuring safety. With a competitive wage of $19.61/hr and a $1500 sign-on bonus, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Associate Referral Program

$1500 Retention bonus

$125 Boot allowance

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of warehouse experience using forklift equipment required.
• Basic computer skills required; proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred.
• Ability to work independently and handle multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Accurately match numbers & letters and stage products for loading.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to transport items.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Time management

Proficient reading skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Reach truck

Pallet jack

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Penske Logistics is looking for warehouse 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:

$19.61/hr

This position is eligible for a $1500 Sign-On Bonus !

Work Schedule:

• Monday thru Friday, 9:00am- 5:30pm

Additional Benefits:

• $1500 Retention bonus after 90-days of employment

• 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:

• Accurately match numbers & letters

• Accurately stage and sort products for loading

• Loads and unloads trailers

• Opens and closes dock doors

• Maintain a clean and safe work area

• Sorts and places parts in racks or other designated areas

• Pulling of manual dock chain

• Stacks cardboard boxes and pallets

• Move materials within the warehouse

• Complies with all safety requirements

• Package or kit finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling)

• Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system

• Quality control

• Ensure damaged products are identified and removed when received

• Complete daily logs

• Communicate with associates from other shifts

• Attach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying information

• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs

• Record numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets

• Assemble product containers and crates, using hand tools and precut lumber

• Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers

• Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved,

gathered, or distributed

• Sorts and stores perishable goods in refrigerated rooms

• Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distributes items to production

workers or assembly line

• Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves, or conveys orders to packing station or

shipping department

• Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards

• Uses computer to enter records

• Prepares parcels for mailing

• Maintains inventory records

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and a variety of warehouse mechanical equipment (where applicable)

• Operate forklifts or pallet jacks to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several

locations for shipment (where applicable)

• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of warehouse experience using forklift equipment stand up and sit down required

• At least 1 year of warehouse experience using reach truck required

• 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

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook required (where applicable by location)

• 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

• Willingness to 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.

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: 150 Business Park Dr

Primary Location: US-TN-Lebanon

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2506855