Lead Warehouse Operator - 1st Shift

CEVA Logistics; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Melrose Park, IL seeks a Material Handler Lead (1st Shift) to guide a warehouse team in a fast-paced, safe environment. You will assign daily tasks, monitor quality, and ensure efficient material movement from receiving to storage and shipping.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year in warehousing, forklift certification may be required, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb ladders. Join CEVA and contribute to reliable, on-time order fulfillment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year warehouse or distribution experience; 1–2 years preferred.
• Forklift certification may be required.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and read/complete checklists.

Responsibilities

• Lead to distribute work assignments and daily activities while promoting safe work practices.
• Oversee loading and unloading of products.
• Organize materials by moving them from receiving/production to storage or other areas.
• Coordinate receipt, storage and distribution of materials, tools, and products.
• Ensure proper labeling, tagging and packing of goods in the area.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and move to packing or shipping.
• Open bales, crates and other containers as needed.
• Assist in receiving cargo using manual equipment like hand trucks or pallet jacks.
• Sort/place materials by size/type/color/product code.

Skills

Team leadership

Warehouse operations

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

CEVA Logistics in Melrose Park, IL seeks a Material Handler Lead (1st Shift) to guide a warehouse team in a fast-paced, safe environment. You will assign daily tasks, monitor quality, and ensure efficient material movement from receiving to storage and shipping.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year in warehousing, forklift certification may be required, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb ladders. Join CEVA and contribute to reliable, on-time order fulfillment.