Lead Dock Worker - 1st Shift

Penske•Baltimore, MD

23d

About The Position

Penske Logistics is seeking warehouse associates to join its team. The Lead Dock Worker provides support and some supervision to regular and temporary warehouse associate functions, works closely with Operations Supervisors to help meet employee productivity expectations, and performs a variety of warehouse responsibilities as assigned. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 4:30 PM to 1:00 AM, and pays $25.00 per hour plus a $1.00 shift differential, for a total of $26.00 per hour. The position is safety sensitive and requires working safely and taking responsibility for the safety of oneself and others. Work may take place in non-climate-controlled conditions. The role requires frequent movement, standing, walking, and sitting; regular lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds. Penske describes its benefits plan as supporting associates and their families and directs applicants to its benefits website for details.

Requirements

At least 4 years of warehouse experience.
Ability to learn and use proprietary software.
Ability to lead a small team and work independently.
Customer service, interpersonal, multitasking, organizational, and flexibility skills.
Excellent numerical skills, time management, and ability to execute.
Regular, predictable, full attendance.
Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule at the specified location.
Complete a Penske employment application and submit to background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner, and accept responsibility for personal and others' safety.
Ability to remember and understand instructions, guidelines, and other information.
Ability to see and verbally communicate; required vision includes close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds, including machinery alarms.
Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit; frequently use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

2 years of inventory or materials management experience.
2 years of supervisory experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior forklift certification.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Flexibility to work overtime.

Responsibilities

Stage and sort products for loading.
Load and unload trailers.
Execute and provide process and project visibility to the Operations Supervisor.
Demonstrate expertise in warehouse functions.
Train new hires on daily job functions.
Sort and place parts in racks or other designated areas.
Stack cardboard boxes and pallets.
Move materials within the warehouse.
Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system.
Perform quality control.
Complete daily logs and reports.
Communicate with associates from other shifts.
Assemble product containers and crates using hand tools and precut lumber.
Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
Maintain inventory records.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse mechanical equipment where applicable.
Transport stored items from the warehouse to the plant, or pick up items from multiple locations for shipment using forklifts or pallet jacks where applicable.
Perform other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Provide support and some supervision to regular and temporary warehouse associates.
Work with Operations Supervisors to help ensure employee productivity expectations are met.