Lead Material Handler Full Time 3rd Shift

Staples • Norcross, GA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Material Handler works in a warehouse as a lead material handling equipment operator. The role mentors and trains new material handlers and fills in for supervisors as needed. It involves moving products within the warehouse using material handling equipment, handling products and empty pallets, and maintaining a safe and clean workspace. The position requires following safety procedures and supporting the company’s safety culture. The schedule is 1:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m., Saturday through Wednesday.

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 and willingness to keep the work area clean.
• Ability to adopt safety procedures and ensure safe work practices.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations.
• 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.
• Must wear safety composite work shoes.
• Ability to walk and stand for 100% of the time.
• 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, and carry products in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Stack empty pallets and maintain a safe, clean workspace.
• Operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, and electric pallet jacks, to move products within the warehouse.
• 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