Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator

Company: Penske
Location: Lebanon
Posted on: June 4, 2025

Job Description:

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. Why is Penske Logistics for you? We take pride in offering a competitive wage and great benefits including: $19.61/hr This position is eligible for a $1500 Sign-On Bonus ! Work Schedule: - Monday thru Friday, 9:00am- 5:30pm Additional Benefits: - $1500 Retention bonus after 90-days of employment - Paid Time Off - Medical Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - 401K - Associate Referral Program - $125 Boot allowance after 90-days of employment Our associates also enjoy numerous associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization! Job Responsibilities: - 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 - 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 - Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs - 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 - Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed - Sorts and stores perishable goods in refrigerated rooms - Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distributes items to production workers or assembly line - 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 - Prepares parcels for mailing - Maintains inventory records - Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and a variety of warehouse mechanical equipment (where applicable) - Operate forklifts or pallet jacks to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several locations for shipment (where applicable) - Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor Qualifications: - At least 1 year of warehouse experience using forklift equipment stand up and sit down required - At least 1 year of warehouse experience using reach truck required - 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 - Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook required (where applicable by location) - 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 - Willingness to 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. 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. Job Category: Warehouse Job Family: Warehouse Address: 150 Business Park Dr Primary Location: US-TN-Lebanon Employer: Penske Logistics LLC Req ID: 2506855

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