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Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift
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A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.
$44,815 / year median in Kentucky
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Warehouse Worker
- Forklift Operator
- 2nd Shift
- Full Time Penske
- Getown, KY Apply Now Posted on 05/28/26 (
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KYg3shmfYh) Penske Logistics is looking for Forklift Operators to join our excellent team in Getown, 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, excellentanizational skills, and amitment 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 apetitive wage and great benefits including:Base Rate:
$21.11Shift Differential:
$1.00Total Pay:
$22.11 per hourScle Details:
Monday- Friday, 5:45pm
- 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 theanization!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 Counterbalance, Clamp Truck, Reach Truck, or Cherry Picker experience highly preferred No prior warehouse experience required but highly 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,anizational 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,anizational skills, flexible, and time management skills required Willingness to work the required scle, work at the specific location required Complete a Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment,cation, and criminal history) and drug screening required. This position is designated as safety sensitive by thepany, 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 are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable amodations 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 verballymunicate. 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.