Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Penske Logistics; Princeton (IN); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Associate Referral Program

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our Indiana warehouse team. The role operates forklifts to load, unload, move, relocate, and stack items with emphasis on accuracy and safety.

This position requires reading work orders, scanning products with our warehouse management system, and stacking goods while maintaining a clean, safe work area. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

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 work in non-climate-controlled conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down counterbalance forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment as needed.
• Read work orders or receive instructions to determine work assignments and equipment needs.
• Loads and unloads trailers; moves materials within the warehouse.
• Accurately match numbers & letters.
• Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system.
• Accurately 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 pallets, bins, totes, etc.
• Complies with all safety requirements.
• Shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading skills

Multi-tasking

Time management

Independent work

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse management system

Job description

Position Summary

Penske Logistics is looking for Forklift Operators to join our excellent team! The position operates forklifts to load, unload, move, relocate, and stack items within the warehouse environment. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to workplace safety. It 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 Penske Logistics is for you

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

• Base Rate: $19.68
• Shift Differential: $1.00
• Total Pay: $20.68 per hour

Shift Details

• Monday-Friday, 6:45 PM - 4:00 AM
• Overtime and occasional Saturdays

Additional Benefits

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

Job Responsibilities

• Operate sit‑down counterbalance forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment as needed.
• Read work orders or receive instructions to determine work assignments and equipment needs.
• Loads and unloads trailers; moves materials within the warehouse.
• Accurately match numbers & letters.
• Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system.
• Accurately 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 pallets, bins, totes, etc.
• Complies with all safety requirements.
• Shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling as required.

Qualifications

• General forklift, clamp truck, cherry picker, clamp truck or reach truck experience preferred.
• 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 and at the specific location.
• Complete a Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (including 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/from up to 50 lbs/23 kg and occasionally lift and move up to 100 lbs/45 kg.

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.