Warehouse Shipping Full Time 2nd Shift

Staples Advantage Canada; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated warehouse associates to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will operate material handling equipment, ensure product accuracy, and maintain a clean workspace. Your contributions are vital to the success of the supply chain, emphasizing a strong safety culture. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to take on physical challenges, this opportunity offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent choice for your career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rate

PTO

401(k)

Wellness Programs

Discounts

Inclusive Culture

Qualifications

• 3+ months of warehouse experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to lift 70-100 pounds and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment to move products safely.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the warehouse environment.

Skills

Material Handling Equipment Operation

Safety Procedures Adherence

Basic English Communication

Collaboration

Physical Endurance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklifts

Cherry Pickers

Pallet Jacks

Job description

Job Schedule: 5:00pm-1:15pm, Monday-Friday

About Staples: Staples is a business-to-business company. You’re what binds us together.

Join our Staples World Class Supply Chain Team and deliver essential products to our customers.

What you’ll be doing:

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

1. Warehouse Bulk/Material Handling Equipment Operator: Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to pick and move products up to 100 lbs within the warehouse, following safety procedures. Not all work will involve equipment operation.
2. Warehouse Porter: Responsible for general cleaning and basic maintenance inside and outside the facility, operating material handling equipment as needed, while adhering to safety procedures.
3. Warehouse Replenishment: Operate equipment to pick and move products within the warehouse, adhering to safety procedures.
4. Warehouse Receiving/Putaway/Returns: Confirm product accuracy, address discrepancies, unload trucks manually, and operate equipment to move products, ensuring safety and communication with colleagues.
5. Warehouse Returns: Match item quantities and descriptions, check in returned products, tag them appropriately, and operate equipment to move products safely.
6. Shipping: Organize, stack, and shrink-wrap customer orders, load trucks manually, and maintain a safe workspace.

Note: As an SC2 associate, you may be assigned to any of these roles or SC1 roles as needed. Your role is vital to Staples Supply Chain’s success, with a strong emphasis on safety culture.

What you bring to the table:

• Ability to become Material Handling Equipment Operator certified and operate equipment safely.
• Willingness to keep the work area clean.
• Inclusive approach to colleagues and customers to foster collaboration.
• Quick adoption of safety procedures and practices.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature changes.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least three months of related warehouse experience or equivalent training, education, and experience.
• Ability to pass a drug screen legally permissible.
• Basic English communication skills (verbal and written).
• If full-time, ability to work additional hours and overtime as needed.
• Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet or more.
• Capability to lift, push, or pull 70-100 pounds manually.
• Ability to walk and stand throughout the shift.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment like forklifts, pallet jacks, and cherry pickers is helpful.

The physical demands are representative of those required to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

We Offer:

• Competitive Pay Rate: $21.05/hour + $1.00/hour shift differential
• An inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups.
• Full-Time and Part-Time benefits, including PTO, holidays, discounts, 401(k), wellness programs, and more.