Material Handler/Operator I

American President Lines; Bernville (PA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a Material Handler/Operator I to perform diverse warehouse tasks, operate equipment, and ensure accurate inventory flow. You will receive, store, pick, and move goods, maintain documentation, and help maintain a safe, efficient workplace.

The role requires basic reading of checklists, ability to work in a team, and willingness to obtain forklift certification where needed. Strong customer service and reliability are valued in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification typically required within 3–6 months of hire.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools and perform manual tasks.
• Capable of following safety policies and procedures.
• Basic proficiency in operating a computer.

Responsibilities

• Performs various manual labor functions such as picking inventory, counting cargo, and loading goods using hand truck or pallet jack.
• Receives, stores, and distributes material, tools, equipment, and products within the assigned area.

Skills

Forklift Certification

Teamwork

Basic Computer Skills

Manual Labor

Safety Consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Material Handler/Operator I

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 and forging new paths 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.

Summary

Performs various manual operations and operates equipment in a warehouse and logistics process. Receives, identifies, stores, picks, and moves goods and material and operates hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, palletizers and other equipment as required. Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values.

Typical Responsibilities

• Performs various manual labor functions such as picking inventory, counting cargo, product and material and hand staging and loading goods; uses manual equipment such as hand truck or pallet jack.
• Receives, stores, and distributes material, tools, equipment, and products within assigned area.
• Prepares and assembles orders, moves materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
• Sorts and places 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.
• Operates a forklift once certified and required; operation tends to be more limited or less complex.
• Completes or verifies 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.
• Operates hand tools to close or open bales, build or tear down crates, and other containers or material; tends to be more predictable packaging.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and a safe and effective work environment.
• Assists with identifying potential operational or service concerns, notifies appropriate co‑workers and assists with resolving.
• Performs 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.
• Develops and maintains excellent customer service to internal and external customers at all times, such as working collaboratively, providing timely communications and instruction and assisting with operations as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Responds promptly and professionally to customer needs.
• Ability to read, comprehend and complete basic checklists, forms or other related documents.
• Ability to perform in a team environment.
• Capable of operating hand and power tools and performing manual tasks.
• Follows safety policies and procedures.
• Basic proficiency in operating a computer.
• Ability to become forklift certified, when required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Forklift Certification typically required in most operations within 3 to 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid state issued driver's license.

CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world‑class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply‑chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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 Individuals with Disabilities.

Information provided is true and accurate. False statements or information will result in the application voided.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits for employee and family, including multiple health plans (company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.
• Company‑paid life insurance, accident insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage and 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.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company‑paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement program.