Fulfillment Associate

Staples; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Staples is seeking a part-time Fulfillment Associate for early morning shifts (5am-9am). The role involves handling receiving, unloading, sorting, staging, and preparing packages for carrier pickup to ensure timely delivery.

You will work in a fast-paced store environment, collaborating with team members, store leaders, and delivery providers while maintaining safety, accuracy, and efficiency in fulfillment operations.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule required; availability 2–3 days per week.
• Ability to work well in a team and support shared goals.
• Learn and follow warehouse and retail logistics processes.
• Manage multiple priorities with limited supervision.
• Able to lift up to 70 lbs; team lift or mechanical assistance for up to 150 lbs.
• Operate pallet jack and ladders; stand/walk long hours.
• Maintain honesty and integrity in handling packages and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, sort, stage, and prepare packages for carrier pickup.
• Process freight shipments following safety standards.
• Scan and handle packages while maintaining inventory.
• Organize safe staging, storage, and dispatch areas.
• Identify and communicate discrepancies and inventory issues.
• Collaborate with team and store leaders to meet service needs.
• Support carriers and delivery providers for pickups and dispatch.

Skills

Team player

Flexible schedule

Warehouse logistics

Multi-tasking

Pallet jack

Ladder use

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Integrity

Job description

Part Time Shift: 5am-9am daily. Must be available 2 to 3 days per week

Fulfillment Associates support daily fulfillment and last mile delivery operations within the store, including the receiving, unloading, sorting, staging, and dispatch preparation of packages to support accurate and timely carrier pickup and delivery.

This role performs fulfillment activities in a fast-paced environment where safety, accuracy, organization, and productivity are essential. Fulfillment Associates work collaboratively with team members, store leaders, carriers, and delivery providers to support efficient fulfillment operations.

Fulfillment Operations

• Receive, unload, sort, stage, and prepare packages for carrier pickup accurately and on schedule
• Process freight shipments while following safety and operational standards
• Scan and handle packages accurately while maintaining inventory and chain-of-custody requirements
• Organize and maintain safe, efficient staging, storage, and dispatch areas
• Identify and communicate package discrepancies, inventory issues, and other operational challenges
• Work with team members and store leaders to support package volume, dispatch readiness, and service needs
• Work effectively with carriers and delivery providers to support efficient package pickups and dispatch
• Follow operational, safety, security, and package handling procedures
• Work efficiently and productively while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• Be flexible to perform other duties as assigned (assist customers with shipping, stock shelves, etc.)

Essential Skills And Experience

• Able to work a flexible schedule based on the store’s needs
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support others to achieve shared goals
• Ability to learn and follow warehouse logistics and retail operational processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete assigned tasks with limited supervision
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs independently and handle items up to 150 lbs using a team lift or mechanical assistance
• Ability to use a pallet jack, climb ladders, and stand or walk continuously
• Ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational, and cooperative manner
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity when handling packages, inventory, and business information

Must be available 2 to 3 days per week