Material Handler III / Operations - Team Lead 3rd shift

American President Lines; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Health insurance

Employee discounts platform

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Whitsett, NC. You will lead a team in daily warehouse operations, assign tasks, and ensure safety and quality standards. You will help organize loading/unloading, move goods between receiving, storage, and shipping areas, and support order fulfillment with care and efficiency.

Preferred candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and at least five years in warehousing or logistics. Forklift certification is often required within 3–6 months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; experience in warehousing/logistics preferred.
• Ability to operate basic warehouse equipment and tools safely.
• Familiarity with warehouse software and basic IT concepts desired.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certification if required by operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily team activities and assign tasks.
• Ensure quality standards are followed in all operations.
• Move materials between receiving, storage, and shipping areas.
• Assist with loading/unloading and order fulfillment.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Equipment operation

IT basics

Forklift awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand truck

Pallet jack

Warehouse software

Job description

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Whitsett, NC, US

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

At CEVA Logistics, weRise inMotion. Your career is always on the move,growingas fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team ofnearly 200nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job.It’s a journey on which you rise.

YOUR ROLE

Responsible for leading team members in area in daily activities, communicating issues with supervisor, assigning tasks to team members and maintaining seamless operations in the warehouse. Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Serve as the lead todistributework assignments and daily activities to team members.
• Follow and ensure quality standards are adhered to.
• Post the performance numbers forarea.
• Organize loading and unloading of products.
• Move materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
• Ensure the properlabelling,taggingand packing of goods and materials inassignedarea.
• Assistin receiving cargo by removing from truck by hand or using manual equipment such as hand truck or pallet jack or similar manual hand tools.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves or move orders to packing station or shipping department.
• Open bales,cratesand other containers.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predeterminedsequencesuch as size, type, style,coloror product code.
• Comply withlegal procedures for handling and receiving goods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education and Experience:High School Diploma or GED;Typically,at leastfiveyears of warehousing or relatedlogisticsexperience.

Credentials:Forklift Certification typicallyrequiredin most operations within 3 to 6 months of hire; Valid state issued driver’s license preferred.

Skills:Ability tooperatehand and power tools, including hand truck, pallet jack, and related warehouse equipment;Basicproficiencyin Internet, web-based and job specific software applications;Ability to become forklift certified, when required.

Characteristics:Ability to prioritize and assign work and provide training and guidance to staff; Responds promptly and professionally to customer needs; Ability to perform in a team environment.Ability to read,comprehendand complete basic checklists,formsor other related documents

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

• With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth.That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive withinCEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (how about sales or supply chain?)orfind your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.