Lead Material Handler Part Time 1st Shift

Staples Inc. • Kent, WA

12d

About The Position

The Lead Material Handler works in Staples’ supply chain warehouse, helping move products efficiently and safely to meet customer needs. The role mentors and trains new material handlers and fills in for supervisors as needed. It involves lifting, lowering, carrying, and moving products in a fast-paced environment; stacking empty pallets; and keeping the workspace safe and clean. The Lead Material Handler operates material handling equipment, such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, and electric pallet jacks, while following safety procedures and supporting Staples’ safety culture. The schedule is part time, 5:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

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 pass a drug screen to the extent legally permissible.
• 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.
• Basic English verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to keep the work area clean.
• Ability to adapt quickly to safety procedures and maintain safe work practices.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations.
• Inclusive, collaborative approach to building relationships and resolving issues.

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 clean and safe workspace.
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks.
• Follow safety procedures and promote safe work practices.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $23.85 per hour.
• A pair of work shoes after 30 days.
• Associate-led Business Resource Groups.
• Part-time and full-time benefits are offered.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed