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Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Penske

Princeton, INJob$20.68/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$20.68/hr
Location
Princeton, IN
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Penske is hiring a Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift. Penske Logistics is seeking Forklift Operators for its Princeton, IN team. This role involves operating forklifts to manage items within the warehouse, requiring strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to workplace safety. It is an excellent opportunity for safety-conscious individuals with a pleasant, outgoing attitude who wish to thrive in a warehouse setting.

Key focus areas include Operate sit down counterbalance forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment, Read work orders or receive instructions to determine work assignments and equipment needs, and Load and unload trailers; move materials within the warehouse.

Successful candidates bring Ability To Work In Non-Climate-Controlled Conditions, Regular, Predictable, Full Attendance, and Willingness To Work Required Schedule. Important skills include Attention To Detail, Organizational Skills, Workplace Safety, Forklift Operation, Pallet Jack Operation, and Warehouse Equipment Operation. Preferred (not required): Pleasant Outgoing Attitude, General Forklift Experience, Clamp Truck Experience, and Cherry Picker Experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsWorkplace SafetyForklift OperationPallet Jack OperationWarehouse Equipment OperationReading Work OrdersLoading and Unloading TrailersMoving MaterialsMatching Numbers & LettersWarehouse Management SystemStaging and Sorting ProductsOpening and Closing Dock DoorsMaintaining Clean Work AreaSorting and Placing PartsStacking PalletsShrink WrappingMartial ArtsLabelingProficient Reading SkillsFollowing DirectionsWorking IndependentlyCustomer ServiceDealing With OthersMulti-Tasking SkillsFlexibleExcellent With NumbersTime Management SkillsSafety ConsciousPleasant Outgoing AttitudeGeneral Forklift ExperienceClamp Truck ExperienceCherry Picker ExperienceReach Truck ExperienceWarehouse Experience

Qualifications

Ability to Work in Non-Climate-Controlled ConditionsRegular, Predictable, Full AttendanceWillingness to Work Required ScheduleWillingness to Work at Specific LocationComplete Penske Employment ApplicationSubmit to Background InvestigationSubmit to Drug ScreeningAbility to Work in Constant State of AlertnessAbility to Work in a Safe MannerAbility to Accept Responsibility for Own SafetyAbility to Remember and Understand InstructionsAbility to See and Verbally Communicate

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Position Summary:

Penske Logistics is looking for Forklift Operators to join our excellent team! The position operates forklifts to load, unload, move, relocate, and stack items 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: $19.68

  • Shift Differential: $1.00

  • Total Pay: $20.68 per hour

Shift Details:

  • Monday-Friday , 6:45PM - 4:00AM

  • Overtime and 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!

Job Responsibilities:

  • Operate sit down counterbalance forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment as needed

  • Read work orders or receive instructions to determine work assignments and equipment needs

  • Loads and unloads trailers; moves materials within the warehouse

  • Accurately match numbers & letters

  • Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system

  • Accurately stage and sort products for loading

  • Opens and closes dock doors

  • Maintain a clean and safe work area

  • Sorts and places parts in racks or other designated areas

  • Stacks pallets, bins, totes, etc.

  • Complies with all safety requirements

  • Shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling as required

Qualifications:

  • General Forklift, Clamp Truck, Cherry Picker, or Reach Truck experience 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.

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.

Physical Requirements:

  • The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • The associate will be required to remember and understand certain instructions, guidelines, or other information. The associate must be able to see and verbally communicate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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: 809 E County Rd 525 S

Primary Location: US-IN-Princeton

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2607909

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