Lead Material Handler Full Time 3rd Shift

Staples Inc. • Atlanta, GA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Material Handler works in Staples’ supply chain warehouse to move products safely and efficiently. The role includes mentoring and training new material handlers and filling in for supervisors as needed. The employee lifts, lowers, carries, and moves products; stacks empty pallets; and maintains a clean, safe workspace. They operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, and electric pallet jacks while following safety procedures and supporting Staples’ safety culture. The position is full-time, third shift, scheduled from 1:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Additional hours and overtime may be required based on business needs.

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 the equipment required for the job.
• Ability and willingness to keep the work area clean.
• Ability to adopt safety procedures and ensure safe work practices.
• Basic English verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass a drug screen to the extent legally permissible.
• Ability to work additional hours beyond the scheduled shift; overtime is 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 be at least 18 years old.
• Must wear safety composite work shoes.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations.
• Inclusive approach to working with colleagues and customers, building relationships, and collaborating to resolve issues.

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.
• Stack empty pallets and keep the work area clean and safe.
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, and 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 including 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