Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Penske; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Associate Referral Program

Job summary

Penske Logistics is hiring a Warehouse Associate for the 3rd shift in Alburtis, PA. The role involves staging, loading/unloading, dock door operations, and maintaining a safe, clean work area while using a WMS and forklifts. It offers a full benefits package and the chance to grow within Penske.

Associates are paid for 40 hours on a 36-hour scheduled shift, with overtime opportunities and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Reading skills and ability to follow directions required.
• Strong basic math, time management and organizational skills.
• Flexible to work overtime and adapt to schedule.
• Regular, predictable full attendance essential.
• Complete Penske employment application and background/drug screening.

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 related equipment where applicable.
• Transport stored items from warehouse to plant or between locations for shipment.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse management system

Forklift operation

Pallet jacks

Job description

Why is Penske Logistics for you?

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

Pay:

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

Work Schedule:

• 3rd Shift
• Friday to Sunday 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
• Schedule is for 36 hours but associate is paid for 40

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.

Salary:

$19.00/hr.

$1.00 shift differential

Benefits:

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

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