Material Handler Team Lead - Melrose Park, IL

CMA CGM•Melrose Park, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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, 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 5 years of warehouse, distribution, or logistics experience.
Forklift Certification required within 3–6 months of hire (if not already certified).
Ability to operate hand and power tools, including hand truck, pallet jack, and related warehouse equipment
Basic proficiency in Internet, web-based and job specific software applications
Ability to become forklift certified, when required.
Ability to prioritize and assign work
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
Ability to read, understand, and complete warehouse documentation, checklists, and shipping/receiving forms accurately.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience leading or mentoring warehouse employees preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver outstanding customer service by collaborating with internal and external customers and providing timely communication and operational support.
Serve as the team lead by prioritizing work, assigning daily tasks, providing work direction, and assisting with employee training.
Perform advanced warehouse operations, ensuring team members are trained across multiple operational areas.
Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment, including handling oversized and heavy freight.
Coordinate the receiving, storage, movement, and distribution of materials, tools, equipment, and products.
Organize inventory by placing materials on racks, shelves, or bins according to established procedures and product specifications.
Build and dismantle crates, pallets, and other specialized packaging using hand and power tools.
Complete and verify shipping, receiving, inventory, and warehouse documentation to ensure accuracy and inventory integrity.
Monitor inventory movement and assist in resolving operational or service-related issues.
Support warehouse maintenance activities to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Prepare, pick, count, load, and move materials using manual equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks.

Benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off
401(k)
health insurance
employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands
pet insurance
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, identify theft & legal plan.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.