Lead Warehouse Clerk- Mid Shift

Penske•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is seeking a safety-conscious, outgoing Lead Warehouse Clerk to join its warehouse team. The position pays $24.00 per hour plus a $1.00 shift differential and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with overtime, weekend, and holiday work as needed. The role helps coordinate warehouse operations, maintain inventory accuracy, support associates, and resolve operational issues. The work environment is not climate controlled and may range from 35 to 90 degrees. The role may require travel as needed and successful completion of background and drug screening. Penske Logistics provides transportation, warehousing, and supply-chain management solutions to companies across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
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 background and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of shipping/receiving office or inventory clerk experience.
One or more years of customer service experience.
Experience with SAP, Blue Yonder/JDA, and warehouse management systems (WMS).

Responsibilities

Control workflow in the facility to meet receiving and departure times, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure system counts match physical inventory.
Monitor daily operations for compliance with safety, logistics, and route-management procedures.
Communicate daily work 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 resolving unsalable inventory.
Assist with daily and weekly operational reports.
Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while remaining detail-oriented.
Prioritize work and adapt to changing workload requirements.
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.