Evening Warehouse Associate: Forklift & Material Handling

Staples, Inc.; Killingly (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Receive a pair of work shoes after 60–

112 Hours PTO + holidays

Online and Retail Discounts

Company Match 401(k)

Job summary

Staples Fulfilment Center in Putnam, CT is hiring a Warehouse Associate across six roles including forklift and pallet jack operations. Shift is 5:00pm-1:15am, Monday through Friday, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Roles include Bulk/Material Handling Equipment Operator, Warehouse Porter, Replenishment, Receiving/Putaway/Returns, Returns, and Shipping—potentially moving into SC1/SC2 positions as needed. Eligible for Staples benefits for full-time and part-time staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) months related experience in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to pass a drug screen where legally permissible.
• Must be able to work overtime when needed.
• Ability to lift 70–100 pounds by hand.
• Must wear safety shoes and work in a fast-paced warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment to pick and move products up to 100 lbs.
• Unloading trucks and palletizing goods with safety procedures.
• Move product within the warehouse using forklifts or pallet jacks.
• Perform receiving/putaway/returns tasks and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with shipping, stacking, and securing orders for transport.

Skills

Basic English

Overtime readiness

Team collaboration

Height access

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Cherry picker

Turrets

Electric pallet jack

Job description

Staples Fulfilment Center in Putnam, CT is hiring a Warehouse Associate across six roles including forklift and pallet jack operations. Shift is 5:00pm-1:15am, Monday through Friday, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Roles include Bulk/Material Handling Equipment Operator, Warehouse Porter, Replenishment, Receiving/Putaway/Returns, Returns, and Shipping—potentially moving into SC1/SC2 positions as needed. Eligible for Staples benefits for full-time and part-time staff.