Lead Material Handler Full Time 2nd Shift

Staples Inc. • Kent, WA

12d

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 products within a warehouse using material handling equipment, lifting and carrying products, stacking empty pallets, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace. The employee follows safety procedures and helps uphold the company’s safety culture while working in a fast-paced warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. The position pays $24.85 per hour, including a $1.00-per-hour shift differential. Full-time associates must be able to work additional hours 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 and follow 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 permitted by law.
• Ability to work additional hours beyond the scheduled shift when required by 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.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train new material handlers.
• Fill in for supervisors as needed.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, and electric pallet jacks to move products within the warehouse.
• Lift, lower, and carry products in a fast-paced environment.
• Stack empty pallets and keep the work area clean.
• Follow safety procedures and promote safe work practices.
• Wear safety composite work shoes.

Benefits

• 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.
• Additional full-time and part-time benefits are offered.

What This Job Offers

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