Career Opportunities: Freight Handler / Forklift Operator - Portland, OR (44199) Req Id 44199 - Posted 01/03/2019 - United States - Oregon - Portland - GROUND(102) - Day Job - Travel Not Specified - Permanent - Full-time - CEVA Logistics, one of the worlds leading supply chain companies, designs and implements industry leading solutions for large and medium-size national and multinational companies. Over 41,000 dedicated employees, working in 17 regional clusters around the globe, deliver operational excellence- to provide viable answers to the most challenging supply chain questions. We operate nationally throughout the U.S. with opportunities throughout the nation. Our North American headquarters are located in Houston, TX. CEVA offers competitive incentive packages, exceptional benefits and an exceptional culture for career building. Start your career with CEVA and build on our Foundations: Unity, Growth and Excellence. CEVA people are passionate about supply chain management. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Moves product and material using manual or equipment operation. Verifies information, prepares orders and completes appropriate documents; typically involves more manual operations, more routine or standard in nature and basic or less complex requirements. - 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 is less complex operation/movements. - 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. Knowledge, Experience & Skills: Essential Requirements Education & Certifications - High school Diploma or GED required. - No experience is required. Skills: - Responding promptly and professionally to customer needs. - Reading, comprehending and completing basic checklists, forms or other related documents. - Performing in a team environment. - Operating hand and power tools. - Performing manual tasks. - Following safety policies and procedures. - Basic proficiency in operating a computer. - Ability to become forklift certified, when required. Certifications and Licenses Required: Forklift Certification typically required in most operations within 3 to 6 months of hire. Preferred: Valid state issued driver's license. Forklift Certification. 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. 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 Individual with Disabilities.