Lead Material Handler Part Time 2nd Shift

Staples Inc. • Kent, WA

12d

About The Position

The Lead Material Handler supports Staples Supply Chain operations by moving product within the warehouse and helping ensure safe, efficient work. The role includes mentoring and training new material handlers and filling in for supervisors as needed. The position operates in a fast-paced warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations and requires adherence to safety procedures and maintenance of a clean workspace.

The employee may operate forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks. Work includes lifting, lowering, and carrying product and stacking empty pallets. The role requires the ability to walk and stand throughout the work shift and to lift, push, or pull equipment or merchandise weighing up to 100 pounds.

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 with seasonal temperature variations.
• Basic English verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass a drug screen to the extent legally permissible.
• 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 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.
• Operate material handling equipment to move product within the warehouse.
• Lift, lower, and carry product and stack empty pallets.
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace.
• Follow safety procedures and promote safe work practices.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $24.85 per hour, including a $1.00 per hour shift differential.
• A pair of work shoes after 30 days.
• Associate-led Business Resource Groups.
• Part-time benefits are available.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed