Evening Warehouse Shipping Specialist

Staples, Inc.; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate + shift premium

Work shoes after 60 days

Job summary

Staples, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join the Staples World Class Supply Chain Team in Putnam, CT. You may be assigned to multiple areas including Bulk/Material Handling, Porter, Replenishment, Receiving/Putaway/Returns, Returns, and Shipping, with a path to SC1/SC2 roles as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and a strong work ethic to ensure accurate, timely handling of products for customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum three months related warehouse experience or equivalent training/education.
• Ability to pass a drug screen where legally permissible.
• Basic English communications (verbal/written).
• Overtime may be required for full-time associates.
• Work at heights up to 60 feet or more as needed.
• Able to lift 70–100 lb by hand.
• Wear safety composite shoes.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets or electric pallet jacks to move product up to 100 lbs.
• Perform general warehouse tasks across six areas (bulk handling, porter, replenishment, receiving/putaway/returns, returns, shipping).
• Help ensure safety practices and maintain a clean work area.
• Unloading trucks and palletizing products as needed.
• Communicate effectively with internal/external contacts to resolve issues.

Skills

MHE certification

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Seasonal warehouse

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Cherry picker

Pallet jack

Job description

Staples, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join the Staples World Class Supply Chain Team in Putnam, CT. You may be assigned to multiple areas including Bulk/Material Handling, Porter, Replenishment, Receiving/Putaway/Returns, Returns, and Shipping, with a path to SC1/SC2 roles as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and a strong work ethic to ensure accurate, timely handling of products for customers.