Lead Material Handler & Forklift Operator

American President Lines; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401(k) and retirement benefits

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Groveport, OH is seeking a Warehouse Associate to manage equipment operation, lead a team, and ensure efficient, safe warehouse processes. You will handle receipts, storage, distribution, and order assembly in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires forklift certification, five years of warehousing experience, and the ability to train staff. We offer strong benefits and opportunities for growth within a global logistics leader.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED; Typically, at least five years of warehousing or related logistics experience.
• Credentials: Forklift Certification typically required in most operations within 3 to 6 months of hire; Valid state issued driver’s license preferred.
• Skills: Ability to operate hand and power tools, including hand truck, pallet jack, and related warehouse equipment; Basic proficiency in Internet, web-based and job specific software applications; Ability to become forklift certified, when required.
• Characteristics: Ability to prioritize and assign work and provide training and guidance to staff; Responds promptly and professionally to customer needs; Ability to perform in a team environment. Ability to read, comprehend and complete basic checklists, forms or other related documents

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers at all times, such as working collaboratively, providing timely communication and instruction and assisting with operations as necessary.
• Serve as a lead to staff and provide work direction. Perform the most complex operations and ensure employees are trained in all operational areas. Prioritize and assign work and provide work direction.
• Perform all forklift requirements, including heavy and oversized pieces.
• Coordinate receipts, storage and distribution of materials, tools, equipment and products within assigned area. Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, product code and related characteristics; tends to be more complex or in multiple cells or operations and fully trained.
• Operate hand tools to close or opens bales, build or tear down crates, and other containers or material; packaging can be advanced or non-standard.
• Complete or verify appropriate forms, documents, labels and other information to ensure the accuracy of inventory, monitor and track material and successful receiving and/or delivery of goods; involves knowledge of several operations or varied goods and services.
• Oversee various warehouse maintenance tasks. Identify potential operational or service concerns, notify appropriate co-workers and assist with resolving.
• Prepare and assemble orders, pick and count material, move and load materials between operations or trucks; use labor or manual equipment such as hand truck or pallet jack.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Work prioritization

Documentation

Software proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift equipment

Hand tools (pallet jack)

Inventory software

Job description

CEVA Logistics in Groveport, OH is seeking a Warehouse Associate to manage equipment operation, lead a team, and ensure efficient, safe warehouse processes. You will handle receipts, storage, distribution, and order assembly in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires forklift certification, five years of warehousing experience, and the ability to train staff. We offer strong benefits and opportunities for growth within a global logistics leader.