Yard worker Jobs in Windsor, ON

Job Description:

Penske Logistics is looking for warehouse associates 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.

*Counterbalance truck experience required. Candidate must be able to pass an equipment/forklift test. *

This position is Temporary-Part Time to start and supports a three shift rotation. Candidates must be available to work the following shifts:

• Night Shift: 11pm - 7am
• Day Shift: 7am - 3pm
• Afternoon Shift: 3pm - 11pm

Pay: $25.27/hour

Major Responsibilities:

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and a variety of warehouse mechanical equipment (where applicable)
• Loads and unloads trailers
• Opens and closes dock doors
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Move materials within the warehouse
• Complies with all safety requirements
• Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system
• Update existing records
• Review data for errors or inconsistencies
• Communicating with internal departments for clarification
• Use basic math skills
• Complete quality control checks
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of warehouse experience with a sit down, counterbalance forklift
• Material-handling (using hand/power tools and hand truck) equipment experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Proficient reading skills and ability to follow directions required
• Ability to work independently, customer service, dealing with others, multi-tasking skills, organizational skills, flexibile, excellent with numbers and time management skills required
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook required (where applicable by location)
• 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
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete a Penske employment application, submit to a reference verification (to include past employment and education) are required

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 committed to the principle of equity in employment.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Pay: $25.27/hour

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: 1 Quality Way

Primary Location: CA-ON-Windsor

Employer: Penske Logistics Canada Ltd.

Req ID: 2601433