Penske Logistics is looking for Forklift Operators to join our excellent team in Georgetown, Kentucky! The ideal candidate will be an experienced forklift operator familiar with operating sit downs, stand ups, reach trucks, clamp trucks, or cherry pickers to move, load, locate, unload, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse environment. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to workplace safety. 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: 

Base Rate: $20.49 Shift Differential: $1.00 Total Pay: $21.49 per hour 

Schedule Details:

Monday - Friday, 5:15pm - 2:00AM Mandatory Overtime & Occasional Saturdays 

Additional Benefits:

Paid Time Off Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401K Associate Referral Program

Our associates also enjoy numerous associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization!

Job Responsibilities:

Operate sit down counterbalance forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment as needed Read work orders or receive instructions to determine work assignments and equipment needs Loads and unloads trailers; moves materials within the warehouse Accurately match numbers & letters Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system Accurately stage and sort products for loading Opens and closes dock doors Maintain a clean and safe work area Sorts and places parts in racks or other designated areas Stacks pallets, bins, totes, etc  Complies with all safety requirements Shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling as required  Sit Down, Stand Up, Clamp Truck, Reach Truck, or Cherry Picker experience highly preferredNo prior warehouse experience required but highly preferred. High school diploma or equivalent preferredProficient reading skills and ability to follow directions requiredAbility to work independently, customer service, dealing with others, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexible, excellent with numbers and time management skills requiredFlexible to work overtime preferredAbility to work in non-climate-controlled conditions requiredRegular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the jobAbility to work independently, customer service, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexible, and time management skills requiredWillingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location requiredComplete a 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.