Lead Material Handler Full Time 3rd Shift

Staples • Lawrence, MA

20d

About The Position

The Lead Material Handler operates material handling equipment to move products within a warehouse, mentors and trains new material handlers, and fills in for supervisors as needed. The role involves handling and stacking products and empty pallets, maintaining a clean and safe workspace, and following safety procedures. The position is scheduled from 3:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. The work takes place in a warehouse with seasonal temperature variations and requires standing and walking throughout the shift. Overtime may be required based on business needs.

The role offers pay of $25.00 per hour, including a $2.00-per-hour shift differential. A pair of work shoes is provided after 30 days. Staples also describes an inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups. Full-time benefits include 112 hours of PTO, a holiday schedule with seven observed paid holidays and one floating holiday, online and retail discounts, a company-match 401(k), and physical and mental health wellness programs.

Requirements

• At least 12 months of related warehouse experience, or an equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience.
• Ability to become certified as a Material Handling Equipment Operator and safely operate required equipment.
• Ability to keep the work area clean.
• Ability to adopt and follow safety procedures.
• Basic English verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass a drug screen to the extent legally permissible.
• For full-time associates, ability to work 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 wear safety composite work shoes.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

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 material handling equipment, such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks, to move products within the warehouse.
• Stack empty pallets.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Follow safety procedures and promote safe work practices.

Benefits

• $25.00 per hour, including a $2.00-per-hour shift differential.
• A pair of work shoes after 30 days.
• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups.
• 112 hours of PTO for full-time associates.
• Holiday schedule for full-time associates: 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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed