Warehouse Associate Receiving Full Time 1st Shift

7:00am–3:30pm/Monday – Friday

$18.75 per hour

Overtime may be required during peak business periods

Staples is focused on our customers and our community. We are investing in our people, empowering you to learn, grow and deliver as part of our inclusive and team-oriented supply chain culture. As a Warehouse Receiver Associate, you will help the distribution center meet its goals by receiving and unloading inbound merchandise (training provided).

Schedule an interview immediately:

• After applying, engage in a brief conversation via text (typically same day) to schedule an interview
• We’ll let you know if you’re not eligible to move forward
• In‑person interviews are conducted at the Killingly Distribution Center

Play an active role in helping your distribution center and your customer win:

• Unload trailers and railcars, break down pallets, and palletize items by SKU number
• Count items received, use RF terminal to match quantity received to P.O. quantity and apply the license plate; Ensure received items are tagged properly
• Identify and resolve overages, shortages, damage and vendor compliance issues
• Stack empty pallets in return bays up to eight pallets high
• Operate material handling equipment to move product within the warehouse, such as forklift, pallet jack, and clamp truck
• Assist in other departments and perform a variety of other duties as assigned

Essential skills and experience:

• Able to work Monday-Friday 7:00 am-3:30 pm
• Demonstrated regular attendance and must have the ability to work additional hours beyond the scheduled shift; additional overtime hours will be required based on business need
• Minimum three (3) months related experience in a warehouse environment; or any equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, or carry product up to a maximum of 100 pounds by hand, and work at average heights of up to 8-9 feet, but up to 30 feet at times, and around a conveyor belt at times
• Perform moderate physical effort and use of motor skills requiring manual dexterity, regularly stand, walk, stoop, kneel, pull/push, twist, reach, climb ladders, and crouch
• Ability to walk and stand 100% of the time
• Can work in a hot environment of approximately 95 degrees F at upper levels during the summer, and be able to work with seasonal temperature variations

• Able to work with moderate noise levels and operate warehouse equipment

   

• Basic English language, reading, and writing skills; basic math and data entry
• Detail-oriented, ability to follow directions, and collaborate with other team members
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Staples does not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position

Preferred skills and experience:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience

• Prior experience operating 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. 

Get great perks.

• Full time hours, weekly pay, growth opportunities, and generous paid time off; hiring immediately
• 401(k) plan with a company match, full benefits plan and options, and associate resource group
• Associate store discount and more perks (discounts on mobile plans, movie tickets, etc.)

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