Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator - 1st shift

Penske; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; 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 associates for a safety‑conscious, outgoing team. The role offers a base wage of $18.00 per hour and benefits including PTO, health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, and more.

The position is based at our Orlando, FL location with early morning shifts. Duties include loading, packaging, scanning, inventory checks, and operating warehouse equipment. A background check and drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Proficient reading and ability to follow directions.
• Strong numerical skills and time management.
• Ability to work overtime and in non-climate-controlled conditions.
• Regular attendance is essential.
• Background check and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately match numbers and letters.
• Stage and sort products for loading.
• Load and unload trailers.
• Sort and store perishable goods.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Record units moved using daily tickets.
• Quality control and identify damaged products.
• Attach tags to containers and label them.
• Fill requisitions and distribute items to production.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Reading skills

Follow directions

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Numerical ability

Time management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

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:

$18.00 Base Rate

Work Schedule:

• Sunday through Wednesday 5am until finished
• Wednesday through Saturday 5am until finished

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!

Cold Storage facility: 28° F to 55° F

Job Responsibilities:

• Accurately match numbers & letters
• Accurately stage and sort products for loading
• Loads and unloads trailers
• Sorts and places parts in racks or other designated areas
• Stacks cardboard boxes and pallets
• 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
• Attach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying information
• Record numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets
• 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
• Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and a variety of warehouse mechanical equipment (where applicable)
• 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.

Pay $18

Benefits: https://penske.jobs/benefits/

Application Deadline: Ongoing

About Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to leading companies around the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing, and freight management. Visit www.PenskeLogistics.com to learn more.

Job Category: Warehouse

Job Family: Warehouse

Address: 9682 Air Commerce Pkwy

Primary Location: US-FL-Orlando

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2609934