Lead Material Handler & Forklift Operator — 3rd Shift

American President Lines; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Whitsett, NC seeks a Material Handler/Operator I for the 3rd shift to support warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and order fulfillment. You will lead a team when needed, operate forklift and hand tools, coordinate material flow, and ensure accuracy, safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), health insurance, and employee discounts; join a global logistics leader focused on growth and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Five years of warehousing or related logistics experience.
• Forklift certification typically required within 3 to 6 months of hire.
• Valid state driver’s license preferred.

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

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Inventory software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

CEVA Logistics in Whitsett, NC seeks a Material Handler/Operator I for the 3rd shift to support warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and order fulfillment. You will lead a team when needed, operate forklift and hand tools, coordinate material flow, and ensure accuracy, safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), health insurance, and employee discounts; join a global logistics leader focused on growth and