Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Penske•Marion, OH

62d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske Logistics is hiring a Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator in Marion, Ohio. The role involves moving, sorting, staging, packing, and shipping warehouse products; using warehouse management systems and computers to scan products and maintain records; and operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment where applicable. The associate is responsible for quality control, identifying damaged products, maintaining a clean and safe work area, completing logs, and communicating with associates on other shifts. Work takes place in non-climate-controlled conditions. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safe work practices, including responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others. The schedule is third shift, Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The listed base rate is $19.66, with a $1.00 shift differential for second and third shifts. A $1,500 retention bonus is offered after completing 120 days. No prior warehouse experience is required, though it is preferred.

Requirements

Proficient reading skills and the ability to follow directions.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate customer service, interpersonal, multitasking, 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 and 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 communicate verbally; and meet the stated vision requirements.
Frequently move, stand, walk, and sit; frequently use hands to touch, handle, and feel and reach with hands and arms; regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Accurately match numbers and letters, and stage and sort products for loading.
Load and unload trailers; open and close dock doors; and pull manual dock chains.
Maintain a clean and safe work area and comply with safety requirements.
Sort and place parts in racks or designated areas, and move materials within the warehouse.
Package or kit finished products for shipping, including shrink-wrapping, boxing, and labeling.
Scan products electronically using a warehouse management system and use a computer to enter records.
Perform quality control and identify and remove damaged products when received.
Complete daily logs, maintain inventory records, and communicate with associates from other shifts.
Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
Read work orders and production or shipping schedules, or follow oral instructions, to determine assignments and material or equipment needs.
Record 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.
Fill and distribute requisitions, work orders, and requests for materials, tools, or stock items.
Assemble customer orders from stock and place them on pallets or shelves, or convey them to packing or shipping.
Weigh or count items for distribution to ensure conformance with company standards.
Prepare parcels for mailing.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse mechanical equipment where applicable to transport or pick up items for shipment.
Perform other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.