Lead Material Handler Full Time 1st Shift

Staples • Kent, WA

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About The Position

The Lead Material Handler works on the supply chain team in a warehouse, helping deliver products and services to customers. The role mentors and trains new material handlers and fills in for supervisors as needed. It involves operating material handling equipment to move product, lifting and carrying merchandise, stacking empty pallets, and maintaining a safe, clean workspace. The role follows safety procedures and supports the company’s safety culture.

The schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Seasonal temperature variations occur in the warehouse. Full-time associates must be able to work beyond their scheduled shift; overtime may be required 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 and willingness to keep the work area clean.
• Ability to adopt safety procedures quickly and follow safe work practices.
• Inclusive, collaborative approach to working with colleagues and customers and resolving issues.
• 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 may be required based on business needs.
• 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.
• 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.
• Operate material handling equipment to move product within the warehouse while following safety procedures.
• Lift, lower, and carry products in a fast-paced environment.
• Stack empty pallets and maintain a safe, clean workspace.
• Ensure safe work practices and support the safety culture.

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 seven observed paid holidays and one 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