Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Penske•Georgetown, KY

48d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is looking for Forklift Operators to join our excellent team in Georgetown, Kentucky! The ideal candidate will be an experienced forklift operator familiar with operating sit downs, stand ups, reach trucks, clamp trucks, or cherry pickers to move, load, locate, unload, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse environment. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to workplace safety. 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. Why is Penske Logistics for you? We take pride in offering a competitive wage and great benefits including: Base Rate: $20.49 Shift Differential: $1.00 Total Pay: $21.49 per hour Schedule Details: Monday - Friday, 5:15pm - 2:00AM Mandatory Overtime & Occasional Saturdays Additional Benefits: Paid Time Off Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401K Associate Referral Program Our associates also enjoy numerous associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization! 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. About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.

Requirements

Sit Down, Stand Up, Clamp Truck, Reach Truck, or Cherry Picker experience highly preferred
No prior warehouse experience required but preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Proficient reading skills and ability to follow directions required
Ability to work independently, customer service, dealing with others, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexible, excellent with numbers and time management skills required
Flexible to work overtime preferred
Ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions required
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
Ability to work independently, customer service, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexible, and time management skills required
Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required
Complete a Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and a variety of warehouse mechanical equipment (where applicable)
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs
Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed
Accurately match numbers & letters
Accurately stage and sort products for loading
Loads and unloads trailers
Opens and closes dock doors
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Sorts and places parts in racks or other designated areas
Pulling of manual dock chain
Stacks cardboard boxes and pallets
Move materials within the warehouse
Complies with all safety requirements
Package or kit finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling)
Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system
Quality control, maintains inventory records
Ensure damaged products are identified and removed when received
Complete daily logs
Communicate with associates from other shifts
Attach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying information
Record numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets
Assemble product containers and crates, using hand tools and precut lumber
Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers
Sorts and stores perishable goods in refrigerated rooms
Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for distribution
Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves, or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department
Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards
Uses computer to enter records
Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor