Material Handler II — Forklift Operator (Warehouse)

CEVA Logistics; Clayton (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Clayton, IN is seeking a Material Handler / Operator II to operate forklifts and perform essential warehouse tasks, including picking, packing, receiving and staging.

You will coordinate storage, move materials, and help maintain safety and quality in a fast-paced environment. A high school diploma and forklift certification are preferred, with opportunities to lead small teams.

This role offers a stable full-time schedule with competitive pay and benefits at CEVA Logistics.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; typically at least two years of warehousing or related logistics experience, or successful completion of a rotation program.
• 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: Responds promptly and professionally to customer needs; Ability to work in a team environment; ability to read and complete basic checklists, forms or related documents

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. Operate hand tools to close or open bales, build or tear down crates, and other containers or material; packaging can be advanced or non-standard.
• 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 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 of equipment, basic preventative maintenance and related tasks.

Skills

Hand tools

Pallet jack

Internet basics

Job-specific software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

CEVA Logistics in Clayton, IN is seeking a Material Handler / Operator II to operate forklifts and perform essential warehouse tasks, including picking, packing, receiving and staging.

You will coordinate storage, move materials, and help maintain safety and quality in a fast-paced environment. A high school diploma and forklift certification are preferred, with opportunities to lead small teams.

This role offers a stable full-time schedule with competitive pay and benefits at CEVA Logistics.