Warehouse Worker - Dock Associate - 1st Shift

Penske • Bolingbrook, IL

89d

About The Position

Penske Logistics is seeking warehouse dock associates to join its team. This safety-sensitive position involves staging, sorting, loading, and unloading freight and parts; moving materials within the warehouse; and maintaining a clean and safe work area. Associates may operate electric pallet jacks and forklifts as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and the base rate is $22.50 per hour.

The role requires consistent attendance, the ability to follow directions, and a constant state of alertness to work safely and take responsibility for the safety of oneself and others. Work takes place in non-climate-controlled conditions. Prior warehouse experience is not required, though it is preferred.

Requirements

• Proficient reading skills and the ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate customer service, multi-tasking, organizational, flexibility, numerical, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Willingness and ability to work the required schedule at the specified location.
• Complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation, including past employment, education, and criminal history, 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, or other information; see and verbally communicate.
• Ability to move frequently; 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

• Prior warehouse experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Flexibility to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety requirements and work in a safe manner.
• Stage and sort products for loading.
• Load and unload trailers safely.
• Open and close dock doors.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Sort and place parts in racks or other designated areas.
• Stack cardboard boxes and pallets.
• Move materials within the warehouse.
• Operate electric pallet jacks and forklifts as needed.
• Scan freight and parts.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Associate referral program.
• $125 boot allowance after 90 days of employment.
• Associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed