Lead Warehouse Worker - 1st Shift

Penske•Avondale, AZ

4d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: Penske Logistics is looking for warehouse associates to become part of an excellent team. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are safety conscious and have a pleasant, outgoing attitude who want to excel in a warehouse environment. Provides support and some supervision for regular and temporary warehouse associate functions. Works closely with Operations Supervisors to ensure employee productivity expectations are met. Provides a variety of responsibilities to meet the supervisor’s expectations. Pay; Base Pay:$26.80/hr Shift: 4am - 12:30pm Monday - Friday Additional Benefits: Paid Time Off Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401K $125 Boot allowance after 90-days of employment Associate Referral Program Freezer / Cold Storage facility: 0 F - 34° F & 55° F

Requirements

Ability to learn and use proprietary software required
Flexible to work overtime preferred
Ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions
Ability to lead a small team, ability to work independently, customer service, dealing with others, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexibility required, excellent with numbers, time management, and ability to execute are required.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.
This position is designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required.
Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.

Nice To Haves

2 years of warehouse experience preferred
2 years of inventory or materials management experience preferred
2 years of supervisory experience preferred
High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Prior forklift certification preferred
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint preferred

Responsibilities

Operates material handling equipment.
Willing to complete all required training
Under guidance of Warehouse Supervisor, training new employees
Guides warehouse employees in operational tasks
Escalates issues timely and directly to supervisor
Monitors temperature of trucks, refrigerator, freezer, and trailers
Required to stay until the work for the day is complete in all regions, unless preplanned with management
Task associates accordingly throughout the day to ensure optimal operations and minimal overtime
As a Lead – you are expected to LEAD by example; that means that all actions must be professional, safety must be a top priority, and ensure that everyone is treated fairly
Must communicate any facility or associate issues immediately to your supervisor
Willing to change shifts and hours as business needs dictate
Other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor