Material Handler I: Warehouse Operator (Forklift Ready)

CEVA Logistics; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Health insurance

Employee benefits platform

Discounts on various brands

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a Material Handler Operator I in Laredo, TX to support warehouse operations. You will perform inventory counts, handle materials, assist with receiving and shipping, and operate basic hand tools in a safe, clean environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with forklift certification typically required within a few months of hire. Candidates should be able to work as part of a team and be willing to obtain forklift certification if not already certified.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Forklift certification typically required within 3–6 months of hire; valid driver’s license preferred.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools; basic computer skills; forklift certification when required.

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 designated 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 routine or typical.
• Opportunity to operate a forklift once certified and required.
• 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; tends to be basic information or standard in nature.
• Operate hand tools to close or open bales, build or tear down crates, and other containers or material; tends to be more predictable packaging.
• Assist with identifying potential operational or service concerns, notify appropriate co-workers and assist with resolving.
• Monitor various warehouse maintenance tasks, including sweeping floors, cleaning docks, staging, packing, racking and related storage areas, proper storing equipment, basic preventative maintenance and related tasks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory counting

Hand tools

Computer basics

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

CEVA Logistics is seeking a Material Handler Operator I in Laredo, TX to support warehouse operations. You will perform inventory counts, handle materials, assist with receiving and shipping, and operate basic hand tools in a safe, clean environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with forklift certification typically required within a few months of hire. Candidates should be able to work as part of a team and be willing to obtain forklift certification if not already certified.