Lead Material Handler Full Time 3rd Shift

Staples Inc. • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Lead Material Handler mentors and trains new material handlers and fills in for supervisors as needed. The role involves moving product in a fast-paced warehouse, including lifting, lowering, and carrying merchandise; stacking empty pallets; and maintaining a safe, clean workspace. The employee operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, and electric pallet jacks while following safety procedures. This role supports Staples Supply Chain’s delivery operations and helps uphold its safety culture.

Requirements

• Have 12 or more months of related warehouse experience, or an equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience.
• Be able to obtain Material Handling Equipment Operator certification and safely operate required equipment.
• Have basic English verbal and written communication skills.
• Be able to work in a warehouse with seasonal temperature variations.
• Be able to pass a drug screen to the extent legally permissible.
• Be able to work additional hours beyond the scheduled shift; overtime may be required based on business need.
• Be able to lift, push, or pull equipment or merchandise weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Wear safety composite work shoes.
• Be able to walk and stand 100% of the time.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be willing and able to keep the work area clean and adopt safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train new material handlers.
• Fill in for supervisors as needed.
• Lift, lower, carry, and move product in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Stack empty pallets and maintain a safe, clean workspace.
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks.
• Follow safety procedures and promote safe work practices.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $23.50 per hour, including a $2.00-per-hour shift differential.
• A pair of work shoes after 30 days.
• Associate-led Business Resource Groups.
• Full-time benefits include 112 hours of PTO and a holiday schedule with seven observed paid holidays and one floating holiday.
• Online and retail discounts.
• Company match 401(k).
• Physical and mental health wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed