Lead Material Handler Full Time 3rd Shift

Staples • Norcross, GA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Material Handler supports Staples Supply Chain operations by mentoring and training new material handlers and filling in for supervisors as needed. The role involves moving products through a fast-paced warehouse, operating material handling equipment, stacking empty pallets, and maintaining a safe and clean workspace. The associate is expected to follow safety procedures and contribute to a strong safety culture. The schedule is 1:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Wednesday through Sunday.

Requirements

• At least 12 months of related warehouse experience, or an equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience.
• Ability to become certified to operate material handling equipment and safely operate necessary equipment.
• Ability to pass a drug screen to the extent legally permissible.
• Ability to work additional hours beyond the scheduled shift; overtime may be required based on business need.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull equipment or merchandise weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to walk and stand 100% of the time.
• Must wear safety composite work shoes.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Basic English verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to keep the work area clean.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations.
• Ability to adopt safety procedures and work inclusively and collaboratively with colleagues and customers.

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 products in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Operate forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to move product within the warehouse.
• Stack empty pallets and keep the work area clean.
• Follow safety procedures and help ensure 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 7 observed paid holidays and 1 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