Product Handling Champion- Safety and Quality- Warehouse

Company: Penske
Location: Manteca
Posted on: July 25, 2020

Job Description:

Penske is an essential business to our customers and communities, our team is working hard to keep supply chains up and running. This position is immediately available and we are actively recruiting, interviewing and hiring for this role. Please apply today. We are committed to the health and safety of our associates, candidates, and customers. We have modified our hiring processes to include increased phone interviews and where in-person activities are required, we are practicing social distancing. You can learn more about our company approach on our main company career page Gopenske.com. Position Summary: Penske Logistics is looking for a Product Handling Champion- Safety and Quality- Warehouse Worker. This role is critical to achieving balance between cost, quality, safety and schedule goals throughout the warehouse. This role specifically supports: product handling practices, weekly quality meetings, response to Condition on Arrival (COA) reports, problem solving, coaching and mentoring operators. Compensation: $19.00 / hour plus paid overtime S hift: 2nd shift position, with flexibility to work 1st shift to cover as needed Major Responsibilities: Job requirements may include the following where applicable: • Reduce cycle time and increase efficiency • Reduce rework and errors • Reduce product damage • Reduce controllable costs • Improves inventory accuracy • Improves On-time performance • Increases customer satisfaction • Increases market place share • Increases productivity • Execute the Quality Management System • Execute the Self-Assessment Audit (weekly) • Attend periodic quality training sessions with administrative staff • Evaluate inbound and outbound loads (as required) • Participate in accurate reporting of inbound and in-house damages (as required) • Serves as point of contact for the classification of in-bound and in-house damage as well as the disposition of product returns • Obtain knowledge in proper clamp truck operating procedures • Establish local management review of corrective actions, external audits and returns by metrics • Train and review Penske / Temp associates on work processes and set an example for all Penske / Temp associates by following all quality policies and initiatives • Act as a coach for supervisors and operators with regard to product handling practices • Facilitate weekly quality meetings with warehouse staff and personnel • Expert knowledge in all product handling areas • Adequate proficiency in the use of PC based applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and various web applications • Ability to monitor floor activities, complete and file reports • Coach fellow employees on work practices in real time and provide constructive feedback •Demonstrate proficiency in basic math and problem solving • Participate in regional training course (quarterly travel may be required) • Professional communication skills - written and verbal • Occasionally lifting and carrying load of up to 30 pounds and up to 100 pounds with help • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills • Ability to operate Clamp Trucks, PC's or laptops, phones, faxes, copiers, file folders and file storage spaces • Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor Qualifications: Qualifications: • At least 1 year of warehousing or material-handling (using hand/power tools and hand truck) equipment experience required • 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, 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 work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete 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. 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. -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 www.PenskeLogistics.com to learn more. Work Locations : CA Date posted: 07/22/2020

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