Lead Warehouse Worker - 1st Shift

Penske • Bolingbrook, IL

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About The Position

Penske Logistics is seeking a safety-conscious warehouse associate to support and provide some supervision to regular and temporary warehouse associate functions. The Lead Warehouse Worker works closely with Operations Supervisors to help meet employee productivity expectations and performs a variety of duties as assigned. The role includes warehouse operations, inventory, quality control, safety, and team leadership responsibilities.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with compensation of $23.50 per hour. The work may take place in non-climate-controlled conditions. The position is designated safety-sensitive and requires working in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner, taking responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.

Penske Logistics provides transportation, warehousing, and supply chain management solutions, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

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.
• Strong numerical skills, time management, and ability to execute.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule and at the required location.
• Complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, and drug screening.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely, 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, and to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit; frequently use hands to touch, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift 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.
• Provide process and project visibility to the Operations Supervisor.
• Apply expert knowledge of warehouse functions.
• Lead and comply with Safety and Well Being efforts on the assigned shift.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Sort and place parts in racks or other designated areas.
• Move materials within the warehouse.
• Perform quality control.
• Complete daily logs.
• Communicate with associates from other shifts.
• Maintain inventory records.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse mechanical equipment where applicable.
• Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Benefits plan for associates and their families.

What This Job Offers

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