Lead Material Handler Full Time 2nd Shift

Staples • Kent, WA

11d

About The Position

The Lead Material Handler works in a fast-paced warehouse environment, mentoring and training new material handlers and filling in for supervisors as needed. The role involves moving product within the warehouse using material handling equipment, lifting, lowering, and carrying product, stacking empty pallets, and maintaining a safe and clean workspace. The role supports Staples Supply Chain in delivering products and services to customers while following safety procedures and promoting a strong safety culture.

The scheduled shift is 7:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. The position requires working in a warehouse with seasonal temperature variations, wearing safety composite work shoes, and being able to walk and stand throughout the workday. Full-time associates must be able to work additional hours beyond their scheduled shift, with overtime required as business needs dictate.

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 the necessary equipment.
• 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 permissible by law.
• For full-time associates, 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.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• Inclusive approach to colleagues and customers, building strong relationships and fostering collaboration to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train new material handlers.
• Fill in for supervisors as needed.
• Operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks, to move product within the warehouse.
• Lift, lower, and carry product in a fast-paced environment.
• Stack empty pallets and maintain a safe, clean workspace.
• Follow safety procedures and promote safe work practices.
• Help deliver products and services to customers through the Staples Supply Chain.

Benefits

• $24.85 per hour, including a $1.00 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.

What This Job Offers

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