Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator - 1st shift

Penske; Martha (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; 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 of

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking warehouse associates near Lebanon, TN to join a safety-conscious team. The position offers competitive wages, benefits, and overtime opportunities. Base rate is $20.59 per hour with schedules including early and later shifts, and overtime including Saturdays.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment, accurate picking and packing, scanning with WMS, and maintaining a tidy, safe work area. Strong reading and math skills are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Proficient reading skills and ability to follow directions required
• Flexible to work overtime preferred
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs (45 kg) occasionally and 50 lbs (23 kg) frequently

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, cherry picker, reach truck, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment
• Complies with all safety requirements
• Package or kit finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling)
• Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system
• Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Stacks cardboard boxes and pallets
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

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:

$20.59 Base Rate

Work Schedule

• Picker/Spider - Monday to Fridays 6:00AM to 2:30PM
• Packout/Spider - Monday to Fridays 9:00AM to 5:30PM

Must also be available to work overtime and Saturdays as needed

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

• Operate forklift, cherry picker, reach truck, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment
• Complies with all safety requirements
• Operate printing machines and assemble components
• Package or kit finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling)
• Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system
• Ensure damaged products are identified and removed when received
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs
• 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
• Accurately match numbers & letters
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Stacks cardboard boxes and pallets
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

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
• 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.

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.

Wage

$20.59 per hour

Benefits

https://penske.jobs/benefits/

Application Deadline

Ongoing

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: 2612117