Lead Material Handler Full Time 3rd Shift

Staples • Lawrence, MA

16d

About The Position

The Lead Material Handler works on the supply chain team in a warehouse environment. The role mentors and trains new material handlers and fills in for supervisors as needed. It involves moving product within the warehouse using material handling equipment, lifting and carrying products, stacking empty pallets, and maintaining a safe and clean workspace. The role requires following safety procedures and supporting Staples Supply Chain’s delivery of products and services to customers.

Schedule: 12:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m., Monday–Friday. The position may require additional hours and overtime based on business need.

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.
• 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 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.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations.
• Ability and willingness to keep the work area clean.
• Ability to adopt safety procedures and work safely.
• Inclusive approach to colleagues and customers, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate 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, push, or pull products and equipment in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, and electric pallet jacks to move product within the warehouse.
• Stack empty pallets and keep the work area clean.
• Follow safety procedures, maintain safe work practices, and support the company’s safety culture.

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.
• 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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

What This Job Offers

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