Warehouse Worker-Forklift Operator -2nd Shift

Penske Logistics; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; 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

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking a Forklift Operator for the 2nd shift at our Houston, TX location. The role runs Monday–Friday from 2:15 PM to 10:45 PM with overtime as needed. Wage is $20.00 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential.

Comprehensive benefits are offered including medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO and more. Responsibilities include staging, moving stock, operating forklifts, performing quality checks, and maintaining accurate records in the warehouse management system.

Qualifications

• No prior warehouse experience required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Accurately stage and sort products for loading.
• Move materials within the warehouse.
• Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system.
• Quality control.
• Ensure damaged products are identified and removed when received.
• Complete daily logs.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Uses computer to enter records.
• Maintains inventory records.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and a variety of warehouse mechanical equipment (where applicable).
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Safety conscious

Team player

Multi-tasking

Reading skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jacks

Warehouse management system

Job description

Penske Logistics is looking for warehouse associates to become part of an excellent team at our Houston, TX location! 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.

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

Position: Forklift Operator 2nd Shift

Monday- Friday 2:15PM-10:45PM overtime as needed

Wage: $20.00 per hour +$1.00 -Shift Differential

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Associate Referral Program
• $125 Boot Allowance

Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/

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

Job Responsibilities

• Accurately stage and sort products for loading
• Move materials within the warehouse
• Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system
• Quality control
• Ensure damaged products are identified and removed when received
• Complete daily logs
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Uses computer to enter records
• Maintains inventory records
• 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
• 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
• 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: 4902 S Belt Central Dr Bldg 4

Primary Location: US-TX-Houston

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2612833