Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

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. Work Schedule 1st Shift Sunday to Wednesday 5:00 AM until all work is complete Compensation $21.00 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential totaling $22.00 per hour Benefits

• 1500 Retention bonus after 90-days of employment
• 125 Boot allowance after 90-days of employment

Paid Time Off Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401K Associate Referral Program Job Responsibilities Accurately match numbers & letters Accurately stage and sort products for loading Load and unload trailers Sort and place parts in racks or other designated areas Stack cardboard boxes and pallets Move materials within the warehouse Package or kit finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling) Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system Ensure damaged products are identified and removed when received Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs Read production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed Sort and store perishable goods in refrigerated rooms Fill requisitions, work orders Weigh or count items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards 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) Perform other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor Qualifications 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 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker Corporation