Material Handler Lead

American President Lines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,904,384 - 74,500,608; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Health, dental, vision and Rx coverage

Life insurance, disability coverage

Employee assistance plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a warehouse team lead in Houston, TX to operate a clean, efficient facility and drive safety and productivity. You will supervise staff, perform forklift duties, and coordinate inbound and outbound materials while delivering great service to customers.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 5+ years in warehousing, plus forklift certification and valid driver's license. Join a dynamic, safety‑minded team with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; typically 5+ years warehousing/logistics experience.
• Forklift Certification typically required within 3 to 6 months of hire; valid driver’s license preferred.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools and warehouse software; forklift capable when required.
• Strong training and guidance skills; able to prioritize work and lead staff in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers at all times.
• Lead staff, provide work direction, train employees, and assign tasks.
• Perform forklift operations, including handling heavy/oversized items.
• Coordinate receipt, storage, and distribution of materials within the area.
• Operate hand tools for crates and containers; handle packaging as needed.
• Prepare forms, labels, and docs to ensure inventory accuracy and successful deliveries.
• Oversee warehouse maintenance; identify issues and assist with resolution.
• Prepare and assemble orders; pick, count, move, and load materials.

Skills

Team leadership

Forklift operation

Customer service

Inventory software

Pallet jack

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Driver’s license

Pallet jack

Job description

Houston, TX, 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, we Rise in Motion. Your career is always on the move, growing as fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, 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.

Pay Range: $23.00 - $26.00

YOUR ROLE

Are you known for your equipment operation skills and passionate about warehouse logistics and organization? Do you enjoy leading a team and working in a clean and efficient warehouse environment? If so, we have an opportunity that would allow you to execute essential operational processes and contribute to delivering results in a safe and efficient warehouse operation.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• 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.
• Serve as a lead to staff and provide work direction; perform the most complex operations and ensure employees are trained in all operational areas; prioritize and assign work and provide work direction.
• Perform all forklift requirements, including heavy and oversized pieces.
• Coordinate receipt, storage and distribution of materials, tools, equipment and products within assigned area; sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequences 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Oversee various warehouse maintenance tasks; identify potential operational or service concerns, notify appropriate co‑workers and assist with resolving.
• Prepare and assemble orders, pick and count material, move and load materials between operations or trucks; use labor or manual equipment such as hand truck or pallet jack.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED; typically, at least five years of warehousing or related logistics experience.
• Credentials: Forklift Certification typically required in most operations 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: Ability to prioritize and assign work and provide training and guidance to staff; respond promptly and professionally to customer needs; ability to perform in a team environment; ability to read, comprehend and complete basic checklists, forms or other related documents.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

• Competitive Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Health, dental, vision and prescription coverage with company contribution to health savings account.
• Life insurance, accident insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance plan.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy‑up short‑ and long‑term disability, critical illness, identity theft and legal plan.
• Employee benefits platform with discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace 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.