Lead Material Handler Full Time 1st Shift

Staples Inc. • Auburn, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Material Handler supports Staples Supply Chain operations by mentoring and training new material handlers and filling in for supervisors as needed. The role involves moving product within a warehouse using material handling equipment, lifting, lowering, and carrying products, stacking empty pallets, and maintaining a safe, clean workspace. The position requires following safety procedures and promoting safe work practices in a fast-paced warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations.

Requirements

• At least 12 months of related experience in a warehouse environment, or an equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience.
• Ability to become certified to operate material handling equipment and safely operate equipment as required.
• Ability and willingness to keep the work area clean.
• Ability to quickly 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 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, carry, and move products in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Operate forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to move products within the warehouse.
• Stack empty pallets and keep the work area clean.
• Follow safety procedures and promote safe work practices.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $23.85 per hour.
• 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