Staples Canada · 1 day ago
Lead Material Handler Full Time 1st Shift
Staples Canada is a business-to-business company focused on meeting customer needs through innovative technology and a dedicated supply chain team. As a Lead Material Handler, you will mentor new employees, operate material handling equipment, and ensure safety procedures are followed in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
E-CommerceInformation TechnologyOffice Supplies
Responsibilities
Mentor and train new material handlers
Fill in for supervisors as needed
Lifting, lowering, and carrying product in a fast-paced environment
Stacking empty pallets and maintaining a safe and clean workspace
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
Ensure safe work practices and embrace our safety culture
Qualification
Required
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)
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
Preferred
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
Benefits
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!
Company
Staples Canada
STAPLES Canada is a company that sells office supplies, technology and equipments.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Ottawa Business Journal
2025-12-13
Canada NewsWire
2025-12-02
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