Early-Shift Warehouse Receiving & Putaway Specialist

Staples; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Work shoes after 60 days

Inclusive culture with associates

Benefits: PTO, holidays, discounts, 40

Wellness programs

Job summary

Staples is hiring for a Warehouse Associate in Kansas City, MO. The role involves operating material handling equipment, loading/unloading, replenishment, and returns processing within a fast-paced warehouse.

Roles may shift among bulk, porter, replenishment, receiving/putaway, returns, and shipping tasks as needed. A safety-first mindset and ability to lift up to 100 lbs are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) months related experience in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to pass a drug screen where legal.
• Basic English language skills (verbal and written).
• Overtime availability for full-time associates.
• Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet or more as needed.
• Lift, push or pull boxes/merchandise weighing 70–100 lbs by hand.
• Must wear safety composite shoes.
• Walk and stand 100% of the time.
• Minimum age of 18.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, cherry pickers, turrets) to move product up to 100 lbs within the warehouse.
• Perform general cleaning and basic maintenance inside and outside the facility.
• Replenish and pick products; unload trucks and palletize items.
• Receive/putaway/returns processing; verify product accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Move product within the warehouse; adhere to safety procedures at all times.
• May rotate into SC1/SC2 roles as needed.
• Support a safe, inclusive warehouse culture and customer-focused service.

Skills

MHE operator certified

Safety focused

Teamwork

English communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Cherry picker

Turrets

Job description

Staples is hiring for a Warehouse Associate in Kansas City, MO. The role involves operating material handling equipment, loading/unloading, replenishment, and returns processing within a fast-paced warehouse.

Roles may shift among bulk, porter, replenishment, receiving/putaway, returns, and shipping tasks as needed. A safety-first mindset and ability to lift up to 100 lbs are essential.