Warehouse Worker - $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

Company: Penske Logistics Portland
Location: Portland
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Penske Logistics is looking for--Warehouse Workers--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.Why is Penske Logistics for you? We take pride in offering a competitive wage and great benefits, including:-----Paid Time Off--- Medical Insurance-----Dental Insurance--- Vision Insurance--- Life Insurance--- 401(k)--- Associate Referral ProgramOur associates also enjoy numerous associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization!Pay Rate:-----1st shift is $19/hr and 2nd shift is $20/hr (includes: $1 shift differential).This position is eligible for a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus!Work Schedule:--- 1st shift: 6am-2:30pm plus mandatory overtime--- 2nd 6pm-2:30am plus mandatory overtimeJob Responsibilities:--- Accurately match numbers & letters.--- Accurately stage and sort products for loading.-----Load and unload trailers.-----Open and close dock doors.-----Maintain a clean and safe work area.-----Sort and place parts in racks or other designated areas.-----Pulling of manual dock chain.--- Stack cardboard boxes and pallets.--- Move materials within the warehouse.-----Comply with all safety requirements.-----Package or kit finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling).-----Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system.-----Quality control.-----Ensure damaged products are identified and removed when received.-----Complete daily logs.-----Communicate with associates from other shifts.--- Attach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying information.--- Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.--- Record numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.--- Assemble product containers and crates, using hand tools and precut lumber.--- Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.-----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, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distribute items to production workers or assembly line.--- Assemble customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves, or convey orders to packing station or shipping department.-----Weigh or count items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.--- Use computer to enter records.--- Prepare parcels for mailing.--- Maintain inventory records.--- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and a variety of warehouse mechanical equipment.--- Operate forklifts or pallet jacks to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several locations for shipment.--- 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--- Ability to work independently, customer service, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexible, and time management skills required--- 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 requiredThis 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.About Penske LogisticsPenske 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.Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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