Lead Warehouse Worker- Trainer 2nd Shift

Penske•Livonia, MI

14h

About The Position

Penske Logistics is seeking a safety-conscious, outgoing warehouse associate to provide support and some supervision to regular warehouse functions. The Lead Warehouse Worker works closely with Operations Supervisors to help meet employee productivity expectations and carries out a variety of responsibilities to support supervisor expectations. The role includes helping train associates, supporting warehouse operations, and maintaining safety and quality standards. This is a second-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. The listed pay rate is $19.00 per hour plus a $1.00 shift differential.

Requirements

Ability to learn and use proprietary software.
Ability to lead a small team and work independently.
Customer service, interpersonal, and multi-tasking skills.
Organizational skills, flexibility, strong numerical ability, time management, and ability to execute.
Regular, predictable, and full attendance.
Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule and at the specific location.
Completion of a Penske employment application and submission to a 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 safety and the safety of others.
Ability to remember and understand instructions, guidelines, and other information.
Ability to see and verbally communicate, hear and distinguish speech and other sounds, and meet the specified vision requirements.
Ability to move frequently and stand, walk, and 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

Four years of warehouse experience.
Two years of inventory or materials management 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

Assist in training current and newly hired associates.
Conduct warehouse safety training.
Perform PIT certification assessments and renewals.
Develop training processes, standard operating procedures, and COEs.
Ensure associates receive appropriate on-the-job training for their functions.
Answer warehouse field associates’ questions as needed.
Prioritize workload and adjust to position requirements.
Communicate facility or associate issues promptly to a supervisor and maintain regular communication with the management team.
Adjust shifts and hours as business needs dictate.
Multi-task and accurately match numbers and letters.
Load and unload trailers.
Maintain a clean and safe work area and comply with safety requirements.
Move materials within the warehouse.
Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system.
Identify and remove damaged products when received.
Complete daily logs and enter records using a computer.
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine assignments and material and equipment needs.
Perform quality control.
Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by a supervisor.