Lead Warehouse Worker - 2nd shift

Penske•Wilmer, TX

116d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is seeking a Lead Warehouse Worker to provide leadership and operational support to regular and temporary warehouse associates. The role coordinates workflow, supports team performance, and assists with daily warehouse operations in collaboration with Operations Supervisors to help meet productivity, quality, safety, and departmental goals. The position works in a cold storage facility maintained at 28°F to 55°F and follows a Sunday–Wednesday schedule starting at 2:30 p.m. and continuing until the shift is finished. The role requires cross-training in multiple warehouse functions during the first 90 days and may involve covering other leads or supervisors. The position is designated safety sensitive and requires maintaining alertness and working safely. Candidates must complete a Penske employment application and pass a background investigation and drug screening.

Requirements

At least 2 years of warehouse experience.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
Prior forklift experience.
Ability to learn and use proprietary software.
Ability to work overtime.
Ability to work in a cold storage environment.
Ability to lead a small team and work independently.
Customer service, interpersonal, multitasking, organizational, flexibility, numerical, time-management, and execution skills.
Regular, predictable, full attendance.
Willingness to work the required schedule at the specified location.
Ability to complete a Penske employment application and pass a background investigation, including employment, education, and criminal history checks, and drug screening.
Ability to remain alert and work safely, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Ability to remember and understand instructions, guidelines, and other information; see and communicate verbally; and hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Ability to move frequently and stand, walk, sit, handle objects, 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

At least 2 years of inventory or materials management experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Monitor workflow, identify and resolve operational issues, and adjust priorities to maintain efficiency in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Answer associates’ questions, provide training, support conflict resolution, and perform frontline warehouse work as needed to meet customer commitments.
Operate stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks to move, stage, load, unload, and store materials safely and efficiently.
Provide daily direction, coaching, and coverage to warehouse associates to help achieve productivity, safety, and operational goals.
Promote safe work practices, maintain a clean work environment, follow company safety policies, and support food safety and quality requirements where applicable.
Assist with opening and running the shift, conduct shift huddles in the Operations Supervisor’s absence, communicate priorities, and provide updates on attendance and operational performance.
Cross-train in multiple warehouse functions during the first 90 days and provide coverage for roles such as order selector, forklift operator, sanitation, and clerk as business needs require.
Perform additional operational, administrative, and leadership duties as assigned, including covering for other leads or supervisors and ensuring daily work is completed before the shift ends.
Complete other projects and tasks assigned by the supervisor.