Warehouse Worker II- Forklift Operator- Mid Shift

Penske Logistics LLC; Northlake (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; 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 is seeking warehouse associates to join a safety-conscious team in Northlake, TX. The role involves staging, loading/unloading, and inventory management within a non-climate-controlled warehouse.

A strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and reliable attendance is required. Qualified candidates should be comfortable with overtime, able to operate various warehouse equipment, and pass background checks and drug screening as part of Penske's employment process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Proficient reading skills and ability to follow directions.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and time management.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) preferred.
• Inventory background preferred.

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.
• Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts.
• Cross-function with team to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system.
• Operate forklifts, cherry picker, reach truck, pallet jacks and related equipment.
• Transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pickup points.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Reading skills

Follow directions

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

WMS experience

Inventory background

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS

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?

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

Pay:

• $23.00/hr

Work Schedule:

• Monday- Friday 11:00AM-7:30PM (Overtime, weekends, and holidays, as needed)

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
• Maintain accurate inventory through regular cycle counts and inventory tracking
• Cross- function with team members to ensure inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system
• Operate forklifts, cherry picker, reach truck, 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
• Detail oriented
• WMS experience preferred
• Inventory background preferred
• 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: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to 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 occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

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: 3434 McPherson Dr

Primary Location: US-TX-Northlake

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC