Lead Warehouse Worker- 1st Shift

Position Summary:

Penske Logistics is seeking warehouse associates to join a high‑performing team in a fast‑paced warehouse environment. This opportunity is ideal for safety‑conscious individuals with a positive, professional attitude who are eager to grow and succeed. The role supports daily warehouse operations, including providing guidance to regular and temporary associates, collaborating with Operations Supervisors to meet productivity goals, and assisting with a variety of operational responsibilities. The position also contributes to training and development efforts by supporting and delivering training on warehouse procedures, safety standards, equipment operation, and best practices.

Pay :

Base Pay: $26.80/hr + $3.50 Weekend Shift Differential

Shift :

Additional Benefits:

• Paid Time Off

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401K

• $125 Boot allowance after 90-days of employment

• Associate Referral Program

Temperature:

Freezer / Cold Storage facility: -10° F +34° F & 90° F

Major Responsibilities

•Operates material handling equipment.

•Willing to complete all required training

•Under guidance of Warehouse Supervisor, training new employees

•Guides warehouse employees in operational tasks

•Escalates issues timely and directly to supervisor

• Oversee receiving, shipping, and inventory operations

•Maintain accurate records and monitor productivity metrics

•Monitors temperature of trucks, refrigerator, freezer, and trailers

•Required to stay until the work for the day is complete in all regions, unless preplanned with management

•Task associates accordingly throughout the day to ensure optimal operations and minimal overtime

•As a Lead – you are expected to LEAD by example; that means that all actions must be professional, safety must be a top priority, and ensure that everyone is treated fairly

•Must communicate any facility or associate issues immediately to your supervisor

•Willing to change shifts and hours as business needs dictate

•Other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• 2 years of warehouse experience preferred

• 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 accommodation 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.

Salary : $26.80/hr base pay + weekend shift differential

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

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: 750 N 119th Ave Suite 200

Primary Location: US-AZ-Avondale

Employer: Penske Logistics LLC

Req ID: 2609225