Material Handler Operator I — Warehouse & Forklift Skills

American President Lines; Millington (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans with HSA

Life insurance

Disability coverage

AD&D coverage

401(k) with match

Flexible PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a Material Handler Operator I in Millington, TN to support personalization and warehouse operations. The role focuses on equipment operation, inventory control, and safe, efficient handling of materials in a fast-paced environment.

You will contribute to receiving, staging, and shipping activities, while adhering to safety standards and quality procedures. Training may lead to forklift certification and increased responsibilities within CEVA’s logistics network.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 functions such as threading sewing machines, changing colored thread, changing needles, scissor trimming the product, fixing issues with the sewing machine. Picking inventory, counting cargo, product and material and hand staging and loading goods;
• 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 sequence 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.

Skills

Equipment operation

Warehouse logistics

Lifting 50 lbs

Basic computer

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift Certification

Driver's license

Tools

None

Job description

CEVA Logistics is seeking a Material Handler Operator I in Millington, TN to support personalization and warehouse operations. The role focuses on equipment operation, inventory control, and safe, efficient handling of materials in a fast-paced environment.

You will contribute to receiving, staging, and shipping activities, while adhering to safety standards and quality procedures. Training may lead to forklift certification and increased responsibilities within CEVA’s logistics network.