Operations Coordinator

Penske Logistics - Kinloch, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Kinloch, MO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Penske Logistics is seeking warehouse associates for the second shift to join their team. This role is ideal for individuals who prioritize safety and possess a positive attitude, aiming to thrive in a warehouse environment. The position involves working in a refrigerated area and performing various tasks related to product handling and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Accurately stage and sort products for loading
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Sort and place parts in racks or other designated areas
• 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
• Conduct quality control
• Identify and remove damaged products 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
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves, or convey orders to packing station or shipping department
• Use computer to enter records
• Operate pallet jacks and a variety of warehouse mechanical equipment
• Perform other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• 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 and in a team environment
• Customer service skills and ability to deal with others
• Multi-tasking and organizational skills required
• Excellent time management skills required
• 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 and at the specific location required
• Complete a Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation and drug screening required

Nice-to-haves

• Flexible to work overtime preferred

Benefits

• $1500 Retention bonus after 90-days of employment
• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Associate Referral Program
• $125 Boot allowance after 90-days of employment
• Weekly attendance bonus
• Performance bonus