Lead Material Handler Part Time 1st Shift

Staples Advantage Canada; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Work shoes after 30 days

Inclusive culture

FT/PT benefits

PTO and holidays

Discounts & 401(k)

Job summary

Staples Supply Chain in Missouri is seeking a Lead Material Handling Equipment Operator to mentor staff and cover supervisor duties as needed. You will move products with forklifts and related equipment, maintaining safety throughout a fast-paced warehouse.

The role requires 18+, ability to lift up to 100 lb, and passing a drug screen, with inclusive benefits and opportunities for Full-Time or Part-Time employment.

Qualifications

• 12+ months related experience in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to pass a drug screen where permitted by law.
• Ability to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift when needed.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead Material Handling Equipment Operator; mentor and train new material handlers and fill in for supervisors as needed.
• Operate forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to move product while following safety procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean workspace and support Staples Supply Chain operations.

Skills

Basic English language skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience

Job description

3:30pm-12:00am/Saturday

Our supply chain team is dedicated to meeting our customers’ needs both now and in the future. By pairing innovative technology with dynamic employees, we create smarter, more efficient ways to meet our customers’ needs faster. Our network of distribution, fulfillment, fleet, furniture installation and professional teams work together in fun and safe environments to deliver state-of-the-art products, services, and expertise to our customers.

What you’ll be doing:

Lead Material Handling Equipment Operator: As a Lead Material Handling Equipment Operator, you’ll mentor and train new material handlers and fill in for supervisors as needed. You’ll be lifting, lowering, and carrying product in a fast-paced environment and stacking empty pallets and maintaining a safe and clean workspace as you go. You will be operating material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to move product within the warehouse while adhering to safety procedures.

You will be essential to the success of Staples Supply Chain as we deliver to our customers.

Safety is our utmost priority so, in this role, we will look to you to ensure safe work practices and embrace our safety culture.

What you bring to the table:

• Ability to be Material Handling Equipment Operator certified and safely operate necessary material handling equipment as required.
• An ability and willingness to keep work area clean.
• An inclusive approach with your colleagues and customers to forge strong relationships and foster collaboration to resolve issues.
• An ability to adopt our safety procedures quickly and ensure safe work practices.
• An ability to work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations.
• Basic English language skills (both verbal and written communications)

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• 12+ months related experience in a warehouse environment; or any equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience.
• Ability to pass a drug screen to the extent permissible legally.
• If you are hired as a Full-Time associate, you must have the ability to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift; additional overtime hours will be required based on business need.
• Ability to lift, push or pull equipment/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.

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.

We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: $22.30/hour (includes $1.00/hour Shift Differential)
• Receive a pair of work shoes after 30 days.
• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups.
• Staples offers both Full-Time and Part-Time benefits
• Full-Time benefits include: 112 Hours of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.