Material Handler Lead (1st Shift - ID/IMA) - Melrose Park, IL

CMA CGM • Melrose Park, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

CEVA Logistics is seeking a Material Handler Lead for their 1st shift at the Melrose Park, IL location. This role involves leading a team to execute essential manual duties in a safe and efficient warehouse operation. The company is a Top 5 global 3PL operating in 170+ countries with over 110,000 employees, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters personal growth and innovation. CEVA Logistics emphasizes employee development and provides opportunities for career advancement within the company.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year experience in a warehouse or distribution environment
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds
• Ability to climb ladders
• Good or corrected vision
• Ability to add and subtract
• 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

Nice To Haves

• One to two years industry related experience preferred
• Forklift certification may be required

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead to distribute work assignments and daily activities to team members.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure quality standards are adhered to.
• Post the performance numbers for the 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 the assigned area.
• Comply with legal procedures for handling and receiving goods.
• Ensure the proper labelling, tagging and packing of goods and materials in the 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 a predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color or product code.

Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Employee benefits platform offering discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED