Lead Material Handler & Forklift Operator

American President Lines; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Pet insurance

Shopping/travel discounts

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Whitsett, NC is seeking a Material Handler II Equipment Operator for the 2nd shift to run forklift operations and lead a warehouse team. You will ensure safe, efficient handling of materials, coordinate receipts, and support packaging and distribution across the site.

The role requires five years of warehousing experience, forklift certification within a few months of hire, and the ability to supervise staff while maintaining high service levels.

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 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.

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 sequences 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 open pallets, 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

Forklift operation

Team leadership

Warehouse equipment

Inventory control software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Pallet jack

Power tools

Job description

CEVA Logistics in Whitsett, NC is seeking a Material Handler II Equipment Operator for the 2nd shift to run forklift operations and lead a warehouse team. You will ensure safe, efficient handling of materials, coordinate receipts, and support packaging and distribution across the site.

The role requires five years of warehousing experience, forklift certification within a few months of hire, and the ability to supervise staff while maintaining high service levels.