Lead Warehouse Worker - 2nd Shift

Penske Logistics

Georgetown, KY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

SKILLS

Background Investigation, Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Depth Perception, Forklift, High School Diploma, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Leadership, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Logistics, Material Moving, Materials Management, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, People Management, Physical Demands, Quality Control, Record Keeping, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Warehousing, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Georgetown, KY

POSTED

Today

Penske Logistics is looking for Lead Warehouse Worker to become part of an excellent team at our operation in Georgetown, KY. 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.The Lead Warehouseworker provides support and some supervision to regular and temporary warehouse associate functions. You will work closely with Operations Supervisors to ensure employee productivity expectations are met and various responsibilities meet the supervisors expectations.Pay:* Hourly Rate: $23.22 (Base Rate: $22.22 + $1.00 Shift Differential)Schedule:* Monday-Friday from 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM* Overtime and Saturdays as neededMajor Responsibilities:* Lead a team of warehouse associates to achieve operational goals while championing safety and productivity* Executes assignments, provides status updates, & project visibility to Operations Supervisor(s)* Operate forklifts, counterbalance, pallet jacks, and other equipment as needed* Stage and sort products; loads and unloads trailers* Stack totes, and/or pallets; move materials within the warehouse* Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system* Quality control; ensure damaged products are sent out and identify damaged products when received* Complete daily logs and communicate with associates from other shifts or departments* 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* Reads customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be loaded/unloaded* Uses computer to enter data and maintains inventory records as needed* Opens and closes dock doors* Maintain a clean and safe work area* Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisorQualifications:* 4 years of warehouse experience required* 2 years of inventory or materials management experience preferred* 2 years of supervisory experience preferred* High School diploma or equivalent preferred* Prior forklift certification preferred* Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint preferred* Ability to learn and use proprietary software required* Flexible to work overtime preferred* Ability to work in non-climate controlled conditions* Ability to lead a small team, ability to work independently, customer service, dealing with others, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexibility required, excellent with numbers, time management, and ability to execute are required.* Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.* Willingness to travel as necessary, 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.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. The associate must be able to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical codes or alarms).* 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 LogisticsPenske 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: WarehouseJob Family: WarehouseAddress: 1101 Cherry Blossom WayPrimary Location: US-KY-GeorgetownEmployer: Penske Logistics LLCReq ID: 2604128

About the Company

Penske Logistics

Penske Truck Leasing
Penske Truck Leasing is a Penske Transportation Solutions company headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania. A leading global transportation services provider, Penske Truck Leasing operates more than 440,000 vehicles and serves customers from more than 1,300 locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia. Product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used truck sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain management solutions. Visit www.pensketruckleasing.com to learn more.

About Us
Penske is great place to launch or continue your career. We are a dynamic growth company with a 50-plus year history of success that is built upon a foundation of taking great care of our customers, a dedication to excellence in all we do every day and tapping innovative ideas from our associates to drive success for our customers and our own businesses.

Products
Penske offers a wide variety of transportation products and services ranging from full-service truck leasing and fleet maintenance, truck rental, used truck sales, and global supply chain and logistics solutions. Visit www.gopenske.com for more details.

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COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Transport and Storage - Materials

FOUNDED

1969

WEBSITE

http://www.gopenske.com/