Lead Warehouse Worker- 1st shift

Penske•Wilmer, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is seeking a Lead Warehouse Worker to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for safety-focused, dependable individuals with a positive attitude who are looking to grow in a fast-paced warehouse environment. In this role, you will provide leadership and support to both regular and temporary warehouse associates while assisting with daily warehouse operations. You will work closely with Operations Supervisors to help ensure productivity, quality, and safety expectations are consistently met. The Lead Warehouse Worker is responsible for coordinating workflow, supporting team performance, and carrying out a variety of operational duties to help achieve departmental goals and maintain efficient warehouse operations.

Requirements

Safety-focused, dependable individuals with a positive attitude
Ability to operate powered industrial equipment, including stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks (EPJ)
Ability to cross-train in multiple warehouse functions during the first 90 days
Ability to perform and provide coverage for roles such as order selector, forklift operator, sanitation, and clerk as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment

Responsibilities

Monitor workflow throughout the shift, proactively identify operational issues, resolve problems, and adjust priorities to maintain efficiency in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Serve as a resource for associates by answering questions, providing training, supporting conflict resolution, and stepping into frontline warehouse roles as needed to ensure customer commitments are met.
Operate powered industrial equipment, including stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks (EPJ), to move, stage, load, unload, and store materials safely and efficiently.
Lead and support a team of warehouse associates by providing daily direction, coaching, and coverage to ensure productivity, safety, and operational goals are achieved.
Promote and lead safe work practices by maintaining a clean work environment, following all company safety policies, and supporting food safety and quality requirements where applicable.
Assist with opening and running the shift, including conducting shift huddles in the absence of the Operations Supervisor, communicating priorities, and providing timely updates on attendance and operational performance.
Cross-train in multiple warehouse functions during the first 90 days, with the ability to perform and provide coverage for roles such as order selector, forklift operator, sanitation, and clerk as business needs require.
Perform additional operational, administrative, and leadership responsibilities as assigned to support business needs, including covering for other leads or supervisors during absences and ensuring all daily work is completed before the end of the shift.
Other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor