Material Handler & Forklift Operator II

CEVA Logistics; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a Material Handler / Operator II for Des Plaines, IL. The role focuses on safe, efficient warehouse operations, inventory control, and timely order fulfillment.

You will handle picking, staging, loading, and material movement, with occasional forklift use. A high school diploma or GED and forklift certification are typically required; opportunity to grow into lead operator roles exists.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification required or expected within 3–6 months of hire.
• Experience in warehouse/logistics is 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.
• Execute various manual labor functions such as picking inventory, counting cargo, product and material and hand staging and loading goods; use manual equipment such as hand truck or pallet jack.
• Coordinate receipt, storage, and distribution of materials, tools, equipment, and products within assigned area. Prepare and assemble orders, move materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other areas.
• Manage sorting and placement of materials or items on racks, shelves, pallets or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, product code and related characteristics; tend to be more complex or in multiple cells or operations and fully trained.
• Potential opportunity to serve as a lead operator in less complex, smaller teams or standard operations. Assist with training and providing basic work instructions to new hires or transfers.
• Operate a forklift when required and is fully trained and operational; may not perform the most complex, heavy or oversized transports.
• 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.
• Identify potential operational or service concerns, notify appropriate co-workers and assist with resolving. Monitor various warehouse maintenance tasks, including sweeping floors, cleaning docks, proper storage ofequipment, basic preventative maintenance and related tasks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

CEVA Logistics is seeking a Material Handler / Operator II for Des Plaines, IL. The role focuses on safe, efficient warehouse operations, inventory control, and timely order fulfillment.

You will handle picking, staging, loading, and material movement, with occasional forklift use. A high school diploma or GED and forklift certification are typically required; opportunity to grow into lead operator roles exists.