Transportation Warehouse Loader

Office Depot; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Office Depot is seeking a Warehouse Associate to perform daily customer order fulfillment across assigned distribution areas. You will engage in order filling, shipping, or receiving tasks and may operate a pallet jack while maintaining safety and quality standards.

We value teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to learn across a fast-paced, metric-driven environment. A high school diploma and basic English proficiency are preferred, with flexibility in scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Basic English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication).
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with keyboard use.
• Ability to lift 70–150 pounds regularly, up to 150 pounds infrequently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is expected.
• One year of related experience preferred; flexible schedule a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform one or more distribution-related functions such as order filling, shipping, receiving, or related tasks.
• Operate a pallet jack to move product when required.
• Contribute to a safe work environment through housekeeping and safety practices.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the company's core values.
• Interact with supervisors and teams to exchange task information.
• Support continuous improvement ideas for the distribution process.
• Work in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic math

Flexible schedule

Teamwork

Attendance

Quality and productivity

Experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Warehouse Associate - trans is responsible for daily customer order fulfillment activities within an assigned area(s) of a distribution facility. This position is responsible for demonstrating safety and operational expertise within a quality and productivity driven environment. This position will be required to proficiently perform at least one or more distribution-related activities (e.g. order filling, shipping, receiving) on a regular basis.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform one or more distribution-related functions that allow, as the business requires, assignment across various functions such as checking, picking, packing, replenishment, bin/bulk order fill, bin/bulk stocking, shipping, receiving/returns, sorting, or loading (as applicable to operation). Assignment to other functional tasks may be done on a daily or less than daily basis.
• May, on occasion, operate a pallet jack to move product around.
• Contribute to a safe work environment through continuous focus on housekeeping and safety.
• Demonstrate a commitment to our company’s core values.
• Interact with supervisors, leads, and/or work groups with information exchanges related to immediate tasks.
• Participate in the implementation and contribute ideas and suggestions for continuous improvements to the distribution process in a group setting.
• Work in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education preferred
• Basic ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, using the English language
• Basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication
• Basic computer skills (accessing and navigating the internet; familiar with the keyboard; opening, closing and saving documents
• Ability to lift a minimum of 70 pounds regularly, up to 150 pounds infrequently
• Ability to push, pull, grasp, and fine manipulation of equipment using hands is ongoing throughout the work hours
• Walking on uneven surfaces possible, though infrequently
• Basic level experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work a flexible schedule is a plus (start shift early and/or stay until the work is complete)
• Exhibited good job performance and behavior as measured through indicators such as teamwork, attendance, quality and productivity, etc.
• One (1) year previous related experience preferred

Commitment to Safety

We are committed tomaintaininga safe and healthy work environment for ourCoworkers and our customers. AllCoworkers are expected to support our operational safety culture by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunities to move and grow within our organization!You may be eligible toparticipatein an incentive program, paidin accordance withthe IncentivePlanterms and conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The company is committed toprovidingequal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction recordspursuant totheCity & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.