Warehouse Worker - Sit Down Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

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?Shift: Monday - Friday 9am-5:30pmPay: $19.46/HRThis position is eligible for a $1500 Retention Bonus after 90 days of employmentAdditional Benefits:Paid Time OffMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife Insurance401KAssociate Referral ProgramOur associates also enjoy numerous associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization!Job Responsibilities:Accurately match numbers & lettersAccurately stage and sort products for loadingLoads and unloads trailersOpens and closes dock doorsMaintain a clean and safe work areaSorts and places parts in racks or other designated areasPulling of manual dock chainStacks cardboard boxes and palletsMove materials within the warehouseComplies with all safety requirementsPackage or kit finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling)Electronically scan products using a warehouse management systemQuality controlEnsure damaged products are identified and removed when receivedComplete daily logsCommunicate with associates from other shiftsAttach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying informationRead work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needsRecord numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work ticketsAssemble product containers and crates, using hand tools and precut lumberPack containers and re-pack damaged containersReads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved,gathered, or distributedSorts and stores perishable goods in refrigerated roomsFills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distributes items to productionworkers or assembly lineAssembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves, or conveys orders to packing station orshipping departmentWeighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standardsUses computer to enter recordsPrepares parcels for mailingMaintains inventory recordsOperate 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 severallocations for shipment (where applicable)Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisorQualifications:Prior warehouse experience preferred.High school diploma or equivalent preferredProficient reading skills and ability to follow directions requiredAbility to work independently, customer service, dealing with others, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexible, excellent with numbers and time management skills requiredFlexible to work overtime preferredAbility to work in non-climate-controlled conditions requiredRegular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the jobAbility to work independently, customer service, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexible, and time management skills requiredWillingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location requiredComplete 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 LogisticsPenske 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: WarehouseJob Family: WarehouseAddress: 6241 Shook RoadPrimary Location: US-NE-ColonEmployer: Penske Logistics LLCReq ID: 2401525