Lead Material Handler Part Time 1st Shift

Staples • San Diego, CA

1d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Our supply chain team is dedicated to meeting our customers’ needs both now and in the future by pairing innovative technology with dynamic employees to create smarter, more efficient ways to meet customer needs faster. Our network of distribution, fulfillment, fleet, furniture installation and professional teams work together in fun and safe environments to deliver state-of-the-art products, services, and expertise to our customers. As a Lead Material Handling Equipment Operator, you will mentor and train new material handlers and fill in for supervisors as needed. This role involves lifting, lowering, and carrying product in a fast-paced environment, stacking empty pallets, and maintaining a safe and clean workspace. You will operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to move product within the warehouse while adhering to safety procedures. This position is essential to the success of Staples Supply Chain, with safety being the utmost priority, requiring adherence to safe work practices and embracing the company's safety culture.

Requirements

• Ability to be Material Handling Equipment Operator certified and safely operate necessary material handling equipment as required
• An ability and willingness to keep work area clean
• An inclusive approach with colleagues and customers to forge strong relationships and foster collaboration to resolve issues
• An ability to adopt safety procedures quickly and ensure safe work practices
• An ability to work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations
• Basic English language skills (both verbal and written communications)
• 12+ months related experience in a warehouse environment; or any equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience
• Ability to pass a drug screen to the extent permissible legally
• If hired as a Full-Time associate, must have the ability to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift; additional overtime hours will be required based on business need
• Ability to lift, push or pull equipment/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
• Lift, lower, and carry product in a fast-paced environment
• Stack empty pallets
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to move product within the warehouse
• Adhere to safety procedures
• Ensure safe work practices and embrace the safety culture

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $22.00/hour
• Receive a pair of work shoes after 30 days
• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Staples offers both Full-Time and Part-Time benefits
• Full-Time benefits include: 112 Hours of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)
• Online and Retail Discounts
• Company Match 401(k)
• Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

What This Job Offers

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