Lead Warehouse Worker

Position Summary:   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. Provides support and some supervision to regular and temporary warehouse associate functions. Works closely with Operations Supervisors to ensure employee productivity expectations are met. Provides a variety of responsibilities to meet the supervisors expectations.   2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 5pm - 1:30am unless OT is required .   Pay Rate: $19.00 with $1.00 Shift Diff   Major Responsibilities:   Job requirements may include the following where applicable:   Assist in the training of current and new hire associates Conduct warehouse safety training Perform PIT Certification assessments and renewals Developing training processes, SOP’s and COE’s Ensure associates have received the proper on the job training for their function Answer warehouse field associate’s questions as needed Must be able to prioritize workload and have flexibility to adjust based on position requirements Must communicate all facility or associate issues immediately to your supervisor. Willing to change shift and hours as business needs dictate. Constant communication with the Management team Ability to multi-task Accurately match numbers & letters Loads and unloads trailers Maintain a clean and safe work area Move materials within the warehouse Complies with all safety requirements Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system Ensure damaged products are identified and removed when received Complete daily logs Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs Quality control Uses computer to enter records Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor     Qualifications:   4 years of warehouse experience preferred 2 years of inventory or materials management 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 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: 12950 Eckles Rd, Ste 250   Primary Location: US-MI-Livonia   Employer: Penske Logistics LLC   Req ID: 2513393