Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator - 2nd shift

Penske; Wilmer (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Numerous associate discounts

Job summary

Penske in Wilmer, TX, is seeking a Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator for their 2nd shift. The job involves loading and unloading trailers, accurately staging products, and operating forklifts in a cold storage environment.

Ideal candidates should have proficient reading skills, customer service abilities, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous warehouse experience is preferred but not mandatory. Join Penske for a rewarding opportunity where you can excel!

Qualifications

• No prior warehouse experience required but preferred.
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions required.
• Complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately match numbers & letters.
• Load and unload trailers.
• Operate forklifts or pallet jacks where applicable.

Skills

Proficient reading skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking skills

Time management skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator - 2nd shift

Wilmer, TX, United States

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?

Work Schedule: Must be flexible.

Sun-Weds 3:00PM- 1:30AM or until all work is complete.

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

Cold Storage Facility ranging between 28-55 degrees.

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
• Move materials within the warehouse
• Package or kit finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling)
• Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system
• Attach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying information
• 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
• 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
• Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves, or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department
• 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
• 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.