Lead Material Handler Full Time 2nd Shift

Staples Inc. • Tampa, FL

12d

About The Position

The Lead Material Handler supports Staples Supply Chain operations by moving products within a warehouse and helping ensure safe, efficient work. The role includes mentoring and training new material handlers and filling in for supervisors as needed. The associate lifts, lowers, carries, and stacks products and empty pallets, maintains a clean work area, and operates material handling equipment in accordance with safety procedures. The position works Saturday through Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. and may require overtime based on business needs.

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 to maintain a clean work area and adopt safety procedures.
• Basic English verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass a drug screen to the extent permissible by law.
• Ability to work additional hours beyond the scheduled shift; overtime may be required based on business needs.
• 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.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations.

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, and move products in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Stack empty pallets and maintain a safe, clean workspace.
• Operate forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to move products within the warehouse.
• Follow safety procedures and support the company’s safety culture.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $21.50 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