Lead Warehouse Worker - Product Handling Champion - 1st Shift

Penske Logistics is looking for warehouse associates to become part of an excellent team in Rincon, GA! 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?

Position: Clamp Truck Operator
Scheduled: Full time; 1st Shift - Monday thru Friday 5AM - 3:30PM - Set schedule, no changes can be made to this schedule. 
Wage: $23 per hour

PLEASE READ: The CTO position is available on the 3rd shift - Weekend Days. Candidates MUST be available to work Monday thru Friday 5AM - 3:30PM . Consistent attendance is mandatory, and any missed days or time will be subject to Penske's attendance policy.

$1500 bonus following 90-days of employment!

Overtime and weekend days may be required - notice is provided for required OT.

We take pride in offering a competitive wage and great benefits including:

Benefits:  
Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/

Additional Benefits:
• Paid Time Off: Start earning from Day 1!
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance: Get covered as soon as the 1st of the month after your hire date!
• 401K Plan: Secure your future—eligible after just 90 days!
• Associate Referral Program: Start referring on Day 1, with generous payouts!

Our associates also enjoy numerous associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization!

Major Responsibilities:   Job requirements may include the following where applicable but are not limited to:   • Primary trainer for Clamp Truck operators (new hires or retraining) • Root Cause investigations of product placement and Associate handling • Can identify and audit associate processes and then coach on improvement • Loads and unloads trailers • Executes & provides process & project visibility to Operations Supervisor • Expert in warehouse functions • Leads & complies with Safety and Well Being efforts on assigned shift • Stacks 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 • Complete daily logs • Communicate with associates from other shifts • 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

• 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.