Lead Material Handler & Forklift Operator

American President Lines

Melrose Park (IL)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 56,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)
Health insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition reimbursement
Pet insurance
Employee discounts

Qualifications

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED; five years warehousing or logistics experience typical.
  • Credentials: Forklift Certification within 3–6 months; state license preferred.
  • Skills: operate hand and power tools; basic software proficiency; forklift readiness.
  • Characteristics: ability to lead, train staff, and work in a team.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers at all times.
  • Serve as a lead to staff and provide work direction; train employees in operations.
  • Perform all forklift requirements for handling heavy/oversized items.
  • Coordinate receipts, storage and distribution of materials and products within area.
  • Operate hand tools to close/open crates and containers; packaging tasks as needed.
  • Complete forms, labels and documents to ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Oversee warehouse maintenance and identify operational concerns.

Skills

Team leadership
Customer service
Communication
Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED
Forklift Certification
Driver's license

Tools

Forklift
Pallet jack
Hand tools

Job description

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Material Handler/Operator III- Melrose Park, IL

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

At CEVA Logistics, weRise inMotion. Your career is always on the move,growingas fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team ofnearly 200nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job.It’sa journey on which you rise.

Pay Range $21.67/hr - $27.08./hr

YOUR ROLE

Are you known for your equipment operation skills and passionate about warehouse logistics and organization? Do you enjoy leading a team and working in a clean and efficient warehouse environment? If so, we have an opportunity that would allow you to execute essential operational processes and contribute to delivering results in a safe and efficient warehouse operation.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

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,equipmentand 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,buildor tear down crates, and other containers or material; packaging can be advanced or non-standard.

Complete or verify appropriate forms, documents,labelsand 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,pickand count material, move and load materials between operations or trucks; use labor or manual equipment such as hand truck or pallet jack.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

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 an team environment. Ability to read, comprehend and complete basic checklists,formsor other related documents

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel,carand hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (how about sales or supply chain?) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.

CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

Information provided is true and accurate. False statements or information will result in the application voided.

  • Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
  • Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.
  • Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
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