Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Position Summary :

Penske Logistics is looking for Forklift Operators to join our excellent team in Georgetown, 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 : $20.49

Shift Differential : $1.00

Total Pay : $21.49 per hour

Schedule Details :

Monday - Friday, 5 : 15pm - 2 : 00AM

Mandatory Overtime & Occasional Saturdays

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 a variety of warehouse mechanical equipment (where applicable)

Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs

Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed

Accurately match numbers & letters

Accurately stage and sort products for loading

Loads and unloads trailers

Opens and closes dock doors

Maintain a clean and safe work area

Sorts and places parts in racks or other designated areas

Pulling of manual dock chain

Stacks cardboard boxes and pallets

Move materials within the warehouse

Complies with all safety requirements

Package or kit finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling)

Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system

Quality control, maintains inventory records

Ensure damaged products are identified and removed when received

Complete daily logs

Communicate with associates from other shifts

Attach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying information

Record numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets

Assemble product containers and crates, using hand tools and precut lumber

Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers

Sorts and stores perishable goods in refrigerated rooms

Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for distribution

Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves, or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department

Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards

Uses computer to enter records

Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Sit Down, Stand Up, Clamp Truck, Reach Truck, or Cherry Picker experience highly preferred

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.

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 : 1101 Cherry Blossom Way

Primary Location : US-KY-Georgetown

Employer : Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID : 2512148