Lead Material Handler Full Time 1st Shift

About the role

The supply chain team at Staples is committed to delivering high-quality products and services to customers efficiently and sustainably. Our diverse workforce collaborates in various roles including distribution, fulfillment, fleet management, furniture installation, and professional services.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train new material handlers
• Fill in for supervisors as needed
• Lift, lower, and carry product in a fast-paced environment
• Stack empty pallets and maintain a safe and clean workspace
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures

Requirements

• Ability to be Material Handling Equipment Operator certified and safely operate necessary material handling equipment
• Keep work area clean
• Inclusive approach with colleagues and customers to foster strong relationships and collaboration
• Able to adopt safety procedures quickly and ensure safe work practices
• Work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations

Qualifications

• 12+ months related experience in a warehouse environment
• Ability to pass a drug screen to the extent permissible legally
• Ability to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift
• Ability to lift, push or pull equipment/merchandise weighing up to 100 pounds
• Must wear safety composite work shoes
• Must be at least 18 years old

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $23.00/hour
• Paid company match 401(k)
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Company discounts
• Discounted retail and online shopping
• Flexible schedule with 112 hours of PTO and 7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday