Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Penske; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Associate Referral Program

$125 Boot allowance after 90-days

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking warehouse associates in Groveport, OH to join a safety‑conscious team. The role offers a competitive wage and a schedule Monday–Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm with occasional Saturdays and overtime.

Responsibilities include picking/packing, operating reach trucks and pallet jacks, and maintaining a safe, organized work area. Penske provides benefits, PTO, 401K, and discount programs.

Qualifications

• Preference given to forklift experience
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Proficient reading skills and ability to follow directions required
• Ability to work independently, customer service, multi-tasking, organizational skills, flexibility and time management required
• Overtime flexibility preferred
• Non-climate-controlled environment experience may be required
• Regular, predictable attendance is essential
• Completion of Penske employment application, background check and drug screening required

Responsibilities

• Picking/packing parts accurately and safely
• Place inbound freight physically and systematically
• Report discrepancies and damaged product
• Locate misclassified inventory
• Escalate issues to supervisor
• Operate equipment: Reach Truck, Pallet Jack, Cherry Picker
• Match numbers and letters accurately
• Follow all safety requirements
• Stage and sort products for loading
• Open/close dock doors
• Maintain a clean, safe work area
• Sort and place parts in racks
• Stack boxes and pallets
• Move materials within the warehouse
• Scan and count parts
• Complete other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Skills

Forklift experience

Reading skills

Multi-tasking

Time management

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Reach Truck

Pallet Jack

Cherry Picker

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:

Pay Rate: $21.12

Work Schedule:

Monday- Friday: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Occasional Saturdays and OT as required

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:

• Picking/packing parts in a manner to ensure accuracy and prevent damage – at times process may deviate
• Physically and systematically placing inbound freight – at times process may deviate
• Report product discrepancies/variances of over/under amounts and damaged product
• Conduct searches in order to locate misclassified inventory
• Escalates issues timely and directly to supervisor
• Have the ability to operate the following pieces of equipment:
  • Reach Truck Operator
  • Pallet Jack (electrical or manual)
  • Cherry Picker /Stock Chaser
• Accurately match numbers & letters
• Follow all safety requirements
• Stage and sort products for loading
• 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
• Scanning & counting parts
• Completes all other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to applicants with prior forklift experience
• 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.

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.