Warehouse Lean Replenishment MHEO Full Time 3rd Shift

Staples, Inc.; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work shoes after 60 days

Inclusive BRGs

BT0% PTO & holidays

Full-Time & Part-Time benefits

Job summary

Staples, Inc. is seeking a SC2 associate for multiple warehouse roles within Staples Supply Chain. You may rotate through bulk/material handling, porter, replenishment, receiving/putaway/returns, returns, and shipping to support fast-paced customer order fulfillment.

Safety is emphasized; you will be trained to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. 18+ with basic English required.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) months related experience in a warehouse environment or equivalent mix of training/education/experience.
• Ability to pass a drug screen where legally permissible.
• Basic English language skills (verbal and written).
• If hired full-time, able to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift; overtime may be required.
• Able to lift, push or pull boxes/merchandise weighing 70–100 lbs by hand.
• Must wear safety composite shoes.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to pick or move product in the warehouse, up to 100 lbs.
• Perform general cleaning and maintenance as required.
• Support replenishment, receiving/putaway/returns, and shipping activities as needed.
• Unloading trucks and palletizing products; verifying accuracy of items.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Lifting capability 70–100 lbs

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Cherry picker

Turret

Electric pallet jack

Job description

What you'll be doing:

As a warehouse associate you may work in one of the following six areas:

• Warehouse Bulk/Material Handling Equipment Operator: You will be operating material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to pick product up to 100 lbs and move product within the warehouse while adhering to safety procedures. Not all work will be completed on Material handling equipment.
• Warehouse Porter: You will be responsible for general cleaning and basic maintenance duties both inside and outside of the facility while adhering to safety procedures. You will be operating material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to move product within the warehouse while adhering to safety procedures. Not all work will be completed on Material handling equipment.
• Warehouse Replenishment: You will be operating material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to pick product up to 100 lbs and move product within the warehouse while adhering to safety procedures. Not all work will be completed on Material handling equipment.
• Warehouse Receiving/Putaway/Returns: You will confirm accuracy of product and work with colleagues to address discrepancies and damages. You will communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external contacts to clarify and resolve issues. You will manually unloading trucks and palletizing products. You will be operating material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to move product within the warehouse while adhering to safety procedures. Not all work will be completed on Material handling equipment.
• Warehouse Returns: You will be operating material handling equipment to move product within the warehouse. You will be matching item quantities and descriptions to packing slips on returned items, checking in returned product and tagging it appropriate. You will be operating material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to move product within the warehouse while adhering to safety procedures. Not all work will be completed on Material handling equipment.
• Shipping: You'll be responsible for organizing, stacking, and shrink-wrapping customer orders on pallets. You'll be loading trucks manually; lifting, lowering, and carrying product in a fast-paced environment and stacking empty pallets while maintaining a safe and clean workspace as you go.

Please note, as an SC2 associate you may be moved into any of the above roles, or SC1 roles, as needed.

You will be essential to the success of Staples Supply Chain as we deliver to our customers.

Safety is our utmost priority so, in this role, we will look to you to ensure safe work practices and embrace our safety culture.

What you bring to the table:

• An ability to be Material Handling Equipment Operator certified and safely operate necessary material handling equipment.
• An ability and willingness to keep work area clean.
• An inclusive approach with your colleagues and customers to forge strong relationships and foster collaboration to resolve issues.
• An ability to adopt our safety procedures quickly and ensure safe work practices.
• An ability to work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations.

What's needed- Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) months related experience in a warehouse environment; or any equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience.
• Ability to pass a drug screen to the extent permissible legally.
• Basic English language skills (both verbal and written communications).
• If you are hired as a Full-Time associate, you must have the ability to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift; additional overtime hours will be required based on business need.
• Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet or more as needed.
• An ability to lift, push or pull boxes/merchandise weighing between 70 pounds and 100 pounds by hand.
• Must wear safety composite shoes.
• Ability to walk and stand 100% of the time.
• You must be at least 18 years old.

What's needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• Prior experienceoperating warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jack and cherry picker helpful.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We Offer:

• Competitive Pay Rate: $23.80/hour (includes $2.00/hour Shift Differential)
• Receive a pair of work shoes after 60 days.
• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups.
• Staples offers both Full-Time and Part-Time benefits. Some Full-Time benefits include: 112 Hours of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday), Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k). Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!