Warehouse Shipping Full Time 2nd Shift

Staples Inc. • Putnam, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Staples’ World Class Supply Chain Team to help deliver essential products to customers. Warehouse associates may be assigned to Shipping or any of several other warehouse roles, including Bulk/Material Handling Equipment Operator, Porter, Replenishment, Receiving/Putaway/Returns, and Returns. SC2 associates may be moved into any of these roles or SC1 roles as needed.

In Shipping, organize, stack, and shrink-wrap customer orders on pallets; manually load trucks; lift, lower, and carry products in a fast-paced environment; and stack empty pallets while keeping the workspace safe and clean. Other possible assignments include operating material handling equipment to move or pick products, cleaning and basic facility maintenance, unloading trucks and palletizing goods, confirming product accuracy, resolving discrepancies or damages, and checking and tagging returned products.

Safety is a priority. Associates are expected to follow safety procedures and embrace Staples’ safety culture. The position works Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. in a warehouse with seasonal temperature variations. Full-time associates must be able to work additional hours beyond their scheduled shift, with overtime required based on business needs.

Requirements

• At least three months of related warehouse experience, or an equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience.
• Ability to pass a drug screen to the extent legally permissible.
• Basic English verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work additional hours beyond the scheduled shift; overtime is required based on business needs.
• Ability to work at heights of 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 shoes.
• Ability to walk and stand 100% of the time.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to become certified as a Material Handling Equipment Operator and safely operate necessary equipment.
• Ability and willingness to keep the work area clean.
• Ability to adopt safety procedures and maintain safe work practices.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations.
• Inclusive, collaborative approach to working with colleagues and customers.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Prior experience operating warehouse equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack, or cherry picker.

Responsibilities

• Organize, stack, and shrink-wrap customer orders on pallets.
• Manually load trucks; lift, lower, and carry products; and stack empty pallets.
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace and follow safety procedures.
• As assigned, operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, and electric pallet jacks to pick or move products.
• As assigned, perform general cleaning and basic maintenance inside and outside the facility.
• As assigned, unload trucks, palletize products, confirm product accuracy, resolve discrepancies or damages, and check and tag returned products.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external contacts to clarify and resolve issues.
• Work in other listed warehouse or SC1 roles as business needs require.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $22.80 per hour, including a $1.00 per hour shift differential.
• A pair of work shoes after 60 days.
• Associate-led Business Resource Groups.
• Full-time benefits include 112 hours of PTO, a holiday schedule with 7 observed paid holidays and 1 floating holiday, online and retail discounts, and a company-match 401(k).
• Physical and mental health wellness programs.
• Staples offers both full-time and part-time benefits.

What This Job Offers

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