Material Handler Lead (1st Shift - B2C) - Melrose Park, IL

American President Lines; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a warehouse lead to direct daily team activities and ensure safe, efficient operations in the facility.

You will oversee loading/unloading, material flow from receiving to storage, and order assembly for dispatch, while maintaining accuracy and safety standards across shifts.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; 1 year warehouse or distribution experience preferred.
• Credentials: May require forklift certification.
• Skills: Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; climb ladders; good or corrected vision; basic math.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team by assigning daily tasks and ensuring safe operations.
• Oversee loading and unloading of products.
• Organize materials from receiving to storage or distribution areas.
• Coordinate receipt, storage and distribution within the area.
• Label, tag and pack goods properly in the assigned area.
• Assemble customer orders and move them to packing or shipping stations.
• Assist in receiving cargo and handling goods manually.
• Sort and place materials according to size, type, or product code.

Skills

Leadership

Material handling

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Ladders access

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year warehouse experience

Job description

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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.

Pay Range: $23.00

YOUR ROLE

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

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Serve as the lead to distribute work assignments and daily activities to team members. Promote safe work practices. Follow and ensure quality standards are adhered to. Post the performance numbers for area.
• Oversee loading and unloading of products.
• Manage material organization by moving materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
• Coordinate receipt, storage and distribution of materials, tools equipment, and products within assigned area.
• Comply with legal procedures for handling and receiving goods.
• Ensure the proper labelling, tagging and packing of goods and materials in assigned area.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets / shelves, move orders to packing station or shipping department.
• Open bales, crates and other containers.
• Assist in receiving cargo by removing from truck by hand or using manual equipment such as hand truck or pallet jack or similar manual hand tools.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color or product code.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED; One year experience in a warehouse or distribution environment; One to two years industry related experience preferred.
• Credentials: May require forklift certification.
• Skills: Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds; Abilityto climb ladders; Good or corrected vision; Ability to add andsubtract.
• Characteristics: Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds; Ability to read, comprehend and complete basic checklists, forms or other related documents; Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

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 within CEVA. 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?) or find 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.