Warehouse Inventory Control Shipping Full Time 1st Shift

Staples Inc. • Putnam, CT

3d

About The Position

As a warehouse associate, you may work in Warehouse Inventory Control or as a Warehouse Clerk, and may be moved into these roles or SC1 or SC2 roles as needed. In Inventory Control, you review product inventory, reconcile discrepancies, identify delivery shortages, and maintain inventory records. As a Warehouse Clerk, you confirm product accuracy and work with colleagues to resolve discrepancies and damages, communicating professionally with internal and external contacts. In either area, you may operate material handling equipment to move product within the warehouse while following safety procedures. You will support Staples Supply Chain’s delivery of products and services to customers and uphold safe work practices and the company’s safety culture.

The scheduled shift is 7:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. Full-time associates must be able to work additional hours beyond the scheduled shift; overtime may be required based on business needs. The position involves standing and walking throughout the workday, working at heights up to 60 feet or more, and manually lifting, pushing, or pulling merchandise weighing 70 to 100 pounds. Employees must wear safety composite work shoes.

Requirements

• Ability to perform and understand warehouse operations.
• Ability to work independently, think analytically, use mathematics, and solve problems.
• Ability to use a Windows computer, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, and to learn and understand WMS systems.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with team members at all levels.
• Inclusive approach to building relationships and resolving issues with colleagues and customers.
• Ability and willingness to perform basic housekeeping in assigned warehouse areas.
• Ability to learn and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to be trained and certified to operate powered material handling equipment.
• Basic English verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass a drug screen to the extent legally permissible.
• Ability to work additional hours beyond the scheduled shift; overtime may be required based on business needs.
• Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet or more as needed.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull boxes or merchandise weighing 70 to 100 pounds by hand.
• Must wear safety composite work shoes.
• Ability to walk and stand 100% of the time.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of related warehouse experience, including material handling equipment experience, ability to become certified to operate a forklift, cherry picker, turret, or electric pallet jack, and inventory control experience.
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Review product inventory, reconcile inventory discrepancies, identify delivery shortages, and maintain inventory records.
• Confirm product accuracy and work with colleagues to address discrepancies and damages.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external contacts to clarify and resolve issues.
• Operate material handling equipment to move products within the warehouse while following safety procedures.
• Perform basic housekeeping in assigned warehouse areas.
• Follow safe work practices and support the warehouse safety culture.
• Work in Warehouse Inventory Control, Warehouse Clerk, or other SC1 or SC2 roles as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $22.55 per hour.
• A pair of work shoes after 60 days.
• Associate-led Business Resource Groups and an inclusive culture.
• Full-time benefits include 112 hours of PTO, seven observed paid holidays and one floating holiday, online and retail discounts, company-match 401(k), and physical and mental health wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed