Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Penske; Alburtis (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Associate Referral Program

Job summary

A logistics company in Alburtis is seeking associates for a warehouse position on the 2nd shift. Responsibilities include staging products, operating equipment, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills and a high school diploma is preferred. Competitive pay of $19.00/hr plus benefits is offered, making this a great opportunity for those looking to start or advance their career in logistics.

Qualifications

• No prior warehouse experience required but preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment is required.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Accurately stage and sort products for loading.
• Load and unload trailers and maintain a clean work area.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse mechanical equipment.
• Comply with all safety requirements.

Skills

Ability to follow directions

Customer service skills

Multi-tasking skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Pay:

• $19.00/hr
• $1/hr Shift Differential

Work Schedule:

• 2nd Shift
• Monday to Thursday 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM

Additional Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Associate Referral Program

Our associates also enjoy numerous associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization!

Job Responsibilities:

• Accurately stage and sort products for loading
• Loads and unloads trailers
• Opens and closes dock doors
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Move materials within the warehouse
• Complies with all safety requirements
• Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system
• 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:

• 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.

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: 8783 Congdon Hill Drive

Primary Location: US-PA-Alburtis

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2512746