Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator - A Crew

Penske Logistics LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; 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 LLC in Louisville, KY is seeking a Forklift Operator to move, load, locate, unload, relocate, stack and count merchandise in a fast-paced warehouse. The ideal candidate will operate sit-down, stand-up, reach, clamp, or cherry picker forklifts with safety and accuracy.

No prior warehouse experience is required but highly preferred; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. You will read work orders, follow instructions, and maintain a clean, safe work area while meeting

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential for accurate counts and safe handling.
• Strong organizational skills help manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Good time management ensures orders are loaded and shipped on schedule.
• Reading skills are needed to interpret work orders and labels.
• Customer service mindset supports teamwork and internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Operate 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.
• Counterbalance, Clamp Truck, Reach Truck, or Cherry Picker experience preferred.
• No prior warehouse experience required but highly 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Reading skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jacks

Warehouse scanning systems

Job description

Penske Logistics is looking for Forklift Operators to join our excellent team in Louisville, Kentucky! The ideal candidate will be an experienced forklift operator familiar with operating sit downs, stand ups, reach trucks, clamp trucks, or cherry pickers to move, load, locate, unload, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse environment. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to workplace safety. 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?

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

• Base Rate: $20.97

Schedule Details

• Monday - Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30PM

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

• Operate 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
• Counterbalance, Clamp Truck, Reach Truck, or Cherry Picker experience preferred
• No prior warehouse experience required but highly 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: 10301 Air Commerce Dr

Primary Location: US-KY-Louisville

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC