Penske Looking for Forklift Operator – Hiring Event -11/8 – 11/17 at Birmingham, Alabama Full Time

Penske Logistics is looking for Warehouse Associates (Forklift Operators) to become part of our growing team. Penske Logistics Warehouse Operations are an essential business and continue to serve our local communities. Come be part of an exciting team supporting one of the nation’s largest coffee store chains. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are safety conscious and have an outgoing attitude who want to excel in a warehouse environment.
Penske Hiring Event!
Where : Hilton Garden Inn
520 Wildwood Circle North
Birmingham, AL 35209
When: Monday, November 8th- 10am-7pm
Tuesday, November 9th- 9am-4pm
Tuesday, November 16th- 10am- 7pm
Wednesday, November 17th- 9am-4pm
Why is Penske Logistics for you?
We take pride in offering a competitive wage and great benefits including:

• $15.50/HR Base Rate; OT after 8 hours
• $1.00 Shift differential for 2nd Shift
• Holiday Pay Additional Benefits:
  
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401K with company match.
  • Associate Referral Program Work schedule:
    
    • Facility Operates 6 days a week Monday-Saturday. Shift times might vary or subject to change based on operating demands. Full-Time; 5-day shift working
      • 1st Shift : 7:00AM to 3:30PM
      • 2nd Shif: 3:30PM to 12:00AM
      • Weekends off
      • Flexibility to work OT About the Role:
        Use of Standup Forklift/Reach Truck/ Electric Pallet Jack, Pallet Wrapper include safety inspection
        On the job training and certification of Penske equipment and processes
        Quality/Compliance inspection on inbound product/paperwork per requirements
        RF scanning to systematically receive/replenish product
        Shrink wrap pallets/load trailers
        Some use of computer for printing labels/updating receipts
        Our associates also enjoy numerous associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization!
        Apply Online Today or Call Penske Logistics:
        Aplicar en l nea hoy o llame a Penske Logistics:
        Basic Qualifications:
        – High school, GED, or equivalent diploma
        – 1 year forklift experience
        – Proficient reading skills and ability to follow directions required
        – Ability to work in a fast-paced environment loading products onto pallets and preparing them for shipment
        – Previous experience working independently and part of a team, solid customer service, dealing with others, flexible, excellent with numbers and time management skills required
        – Flexible to work overtime as needed
        – Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
        Job Requirements:
        – Follow all safety requirements
        – Accurately select products by matching numbers, picking required quantities, and confirming locations using voice audio headset
        – Hand stack cases of product in a defined stacking pattern repetitively from floor to pallet throughout duration of the shift
        – Package or kit finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling)
        – Moves completed orders to dock and accurately stage for loading via electric pallet jacks and forklifts.
        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 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 to learn more.