Lead Warehouse Clerk- Mid Shift

Penske • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is seeking a safety-conscious, outgoing warehouse associate to lead work flow and support warehouse operations. The role helps ensure receiving and departure schedules are met, inventory records remain accurate, and operations follow safety, logistics, and route management procedures. The clerk communicates assignments and operational information, resolves first-line issues, handles data and inventory tasks, and supports reporting and special projects. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed. The hourly rate is $24.00 plus a $1.00 shift differential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn and use warehouse systems, internal applications, handheld scanners, and computers.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks independently while maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work instructions.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment and occasionally move product within the warehouse.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Willingness to work the required schedule and location, travel as needed, and successfully complete the hiring process, including background and drug screening.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment with temperatures from 35 to 90 degrees.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit; frequently use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds (12 kg).
• Ability to meet the role's physical and mental demands, including reading, verbal and written communication, remembering and analyzing information, and understanding instructions or guidelines.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of shipping/receiving office or inventory clerk experience.
• At least 1 year of customer service experience.
• SAP experience.
• Blue Yonder/JDA experience.
• WMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Control facility work flow to meet receiving and departure times while maintaining inventory accuracy and matching system counts to physical inventory.
• Monitor daily operations for compliance with safety, logistics, and route management procedures.
• Communicate daily assignments to shift associates and communicate with team members, customers, and process partners by radio, phone, and email.
• Resolve first-line operational issues involving systems, equipment, and associates.
• Perform data setup, validation, and inventory management, including managing unsalable inventory through resolution.
• Assist with daily and weekly operational reports.
• Prioritize work, adjust to changing workload requirements, and multitask while maintaining attention to detail.
• Assist with developing and implementing special projects and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
• Collaborate to achieve team goals and warehouse performance metrics.
• Maintain professionalism with management and coworkers.
• Perform other projects, tasks, and duties assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Associate referral program
• Associate discounts
• Opportunities to grow within the organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED