Lead Dock Worker - 1st Shift

Penske•Baltimore, MD

24d

About The Position

Penske Logistics is seeking a Lead Dock Worker to support and provide some supervision to regular and temporary warehouse associate functions. The role works closely with Operations Supervisors to help meet employee productivity expectations and provide a variety of warehouse support responsibilities. The position is safety-sensitive and requires working in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner, taking responsibility for personal and others’ safety. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 4:30 PM to 1:00 AM. Compensation is $25.00 per hour plus a $1.00 shift differential, totaling $26.00 per hour. The role is based in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment. Penske describes its benefits plan as supporting associates and their families, but specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

Requirements

Four 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.
Numerical aptitude, time-management skills, and ability to execute.
Regular, predictable, full attendance.
Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule and at the specified location.
Completion of the Penske employment application and submission to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
Ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions.
Ability to work safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Ability to remember and understand instructions, guidelines, and other information.
Ability to see and verbally communicate, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds, including machinery alarms.
Ability to move frequently and to stand, walk, sit, use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two years of inventory or materials management experience.
Two 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 work and provide process and project visibility to the Operations Supervisor.
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 repack 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 collect items from several locations for shipment, using forklifts or pallet jacks where applicable.
Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.