Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator - Weekend Shift - 6am-4:30pm - 17.25 Per Hour

Company: Penske
Location: Allentown
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

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Position Summary:
Our business is growing! Penske Logistics is looking for warehouse associates to become part of an excellent team at our brand new 700k square foot facility in Alburtis, PA. 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. We are seeking forklift operators. These are permanent (not seasonal) positions. There are two schedules available. The starting pay rate is $17.00/hour plus a $0.25 shift differential.

Schedules Available:
-Friday-Monday, 6:00am-4:30pm
-Thursday-Sunday, 6:00am-4:30pm

Major Responsibilities:
-Operate stand-up forklifts
-Hand-unload product as needed
-Electronically scan products using an electronic system
-Complete daily logs
-Maintain professional communications with all team-members to facilitate a positive environment
-Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs
-Uses computer to enter records as needed
-Complete any other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

-At least 1 year of warehousing or material-handling equipment experience 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 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 is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to leading companies around the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing and freight management. Visit www.PenskeLogistics.com to learn more.

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