Material Handler Operator I - Millington, TN

American President Lines; Millington (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Millington, TN is seeking a warehouse associate to support daily receiving, storage and distribution activities. You will perform manual tasks, operate a pallet jack and, if certified, a forklift to move products within a clean, organized warehouse.

Responsibilities include order assembly, inventory counts, labeling, and ensuring accurate documentation. The role requires reliability, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification typically required within 3–6 months of hire; valid state driver’s license preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform manual tasks.
• Basic computer skills; ability to read and complete simple forms.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers; communicate promptly and clearly.
• Perform manual tasks such as picking, counting cargo, staging, loading goods, using equipment like pallet jacks.
• Coordinate receipt, storage, and distribution of materials within the area; move items between receiving, storage and designated areas.
• Sort and place materials on racks, shelves, pallets or bins according to size, type or product code.
• Operate forklift once certified and required.
• Prepare and verify forms, labels and documents to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Use hand tools to close/open crates and containers; basic packaging tasks.
• Identify operational or service concerns and assist with resolution.
• Monitor warehouse maintenance tasks like cleaning, staging, packing and storage areas.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual labor

Inventory counting

Safety compliance

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Job description

Millington, TN, 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.

YOUR ROLE

Are you known for your equipment operation 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 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.
• Execute various manual labor functions such as picking inventory, counting cargo, product and material and hand staging and loading goods; equipment such as hand truck or pallet jack.
• 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 designated areas.
• Manage sorting and placement of materials or items on racks, shelves, pallets or in bins according to predetermined sequences such as size, type, style, color, product code and related characteristics; tend to be more routine or typical.
• Opportunity to operate a forklift once certified and required.
• 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; tends to be basic information or standard in nature.
• Operate hand tools to close or open bales, build or tear down crates, and other containers or material; tends to be more predictable packaging.
• Assist with identifying potential operational or service concerns, notify appropriate co‑workers and assist with resolving.
• Monitor various warehouse maintenance tasks, including sweeping floors, cleaning docks, staging, packing, racking and related storage areas, proper storing equipment, basic preventive maintenance and related tasks.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED.
• Credentials: Forklift Certification typically required in most operations within 3 to 6 months of hire; Valid state issued driver’s license preferred.
• Skills: Capable of operating hand and power tools and performing manual tasks, ability to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds; Basic proficiency in operating a computer; Ability to become forklift certified, when required.
• Characteristics: Responds 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) with company match.
• Health insurance and an employee benefits platform with discounts on gym memberships and a range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including pet insurance.
• 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 & legal plan.
• Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

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.