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Lead Material Handler Part Time 1st Shift

Part-time

Staples

Arden Hills, MNPart-time$24.45/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$24.45/hr
Location
Arden Hills, MN
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Material Handling Equipment Operator Certification

Job overview

Staples is hiring a Lead Material Handler Part Time 1st Shift. Staples' supply chain team seeks a Lead Material Handling Equipment Operator to mentor and train new handlers, operate forklifts and other equipment, maintain a safe clean workspace, and ensure safety practices during 6am‑12pm shifts on Friday‑Sunday.

Key focus areas include Mentor and train new material handlers, Fill in for supervisors as needed, and Lift, lower, and carry product in a fast‑paced environment.

Important skills include Forklift Operation, Cherry Picker Operation, Turret Operation, Electric Pallet Jack Operation, Safety Procedure Adherence, and Work Area Cleanliness.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Forklift OperationCherry Picker OperationTurret OperationElectric Pallet Jack OperationSafety Procedure AdherenceWork Area CleanlinessCollaboration and Relationship Building

Qualifications

12+ Months Warehouse ExperiencePass Drug ScreenAbility to Work OvertimeLift Up to 100 PoundsWear Safety Composite Work ShoesWalk and Stand All ShiftMust Be 18+High School Diploma or GEDMaterial Handling Equipment Operator CertificationBasic English Language Skills

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

6:00am-12:00pm/Friday-Sunday

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: $24.45/hour

  • 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.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender idenity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the process, please call 1-888-490-4747 for more information.

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