Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator - Second Shift

Penske; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Associate Referral Program

Boot allowance

Job summary

Penske Logistics LLC is seeking a Forklift Operator for our new Laredo, Texas operation. You will load/unload trailers, move items within the warehouse, and operate forklifts and pallet jacks while following safety guidelines.

The role offers a 3:00 pm–12:00 am schedule Monday to Friday, with weekends/holidays as required. Benefits include PTO, health and life insurance, 401K, and a boot allowance after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Must pass background and drug screening.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Able to lift up to 100 lbs and work in non-climate-controlled conditions.
• Regular, predictable attendance required.
• Excellent reading/comprehension; follow directions.
• Willingness to work the specified schedule at the Laredo location.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trailers.
• Move materials within the warehouse.
• Complies with all safety requirements.
• Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system.
• Communicate with associates from other shifts.
• Read work orders to determine items and quantities to move.
• Record units moved on daily production sheets or tickets.
• Read schedules to determine items to be moved or distributed.
• Fill requisitions and distribute items to production workers.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Follow directions

Multi-tasking

Time management

Overtime flexibility

Numerical accuracy

Organizational skills

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Warehouse equipment

Job description

Penske Logistics is looking for a Forklift Operator to become part of an excellent team! This is a great opportunity for individuals who are safety conscious and have a pleasant and outgoing attitude who want to excel in a warehouse environment.

Our associates enjoy PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, 401K, and numerous Associate Discounts!

**** This is a new operation located in Laredo, Texas. ****

Position Details:

Monday to Friday 3:00 pm – 12:00 am (weekends/holidays as required)

• $21.63 base rate

Additional Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Associate Referral Program
• $125 Boot allowance after 90-days of employment

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

Job Responsibilities:

• Loads and unloads trailers
• Move materials within the warehouse
• Complies with all safety requirements
• Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system
• Communicate with associates from other shifts
• 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
• 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
• 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 but preferred.
• Proficient reading skills and ability to follow directions required (Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred)
• 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: 11720 Mines Rd

Primary Location: US-TX-Laredo

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC