Warehouse Receiving Full Time 1st Shift
Staples · Kansas City, MO · 2 days ago
Management$21.8/hrFull-time
4:00am-12:30pm, Monday-Friday. Pay-for-performance program allows associates to earn additional compensation by meeting productivity thresholds.
About the role
As a warehouse associate, you may work in one or more of the following areas:
- Warehouse Bulk/Material Handling Equipment Operator: Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to pick and move product up to 100 lbs within the warehouse while adhering to safety procedures. Not all work will be completed on material handling equipment.
- Warehouse Porter: Perform general cleaning and basic maintenance duties inside and outside the facility while adhering to safety procedures. Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to move product within the warehouse. Not all work will be completed on material handling equipment.
- Warehouse Replenishment: Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to pick and move product up to 100 lbs within the warehouse while adhering to safety procedures. Not all work will be completed on material handling equipment.
- Warehouse Receiving/Putaway/Returns: Confirm accuracy of product, address discrepancies and damages, and communicate effectively with internal and external contacts. Manually unload trucks, palletize products, and operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks. Not all work will be completed on material handling equipment.
- Warehouse Returns: Operate material handling equipment to move product within the warehouse. Match item quantities and descriptions to packing slips, check in returned product, and tag it appropriately. Not all work will be completed on material handling equipment.
- Shipping: Organize, stack, and shrink-wrap customer orders on pallets. Load trucks manually, lift and carry product in a fast-paced environment, and stack empty pallets while maintaining a safe and clean workspace.
You may be moved into any of the above roles or other warehouse roles as needed. Safety is a top priority, and you will be expected to ensure safe work practices and embrace the company’s safety culture.
Responsibilities
- Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Collaborate with colleagues and customers to resolve issues.
- Adhere to safety procedures and ensure safe work practices.
- Work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations.
Requirements
- Minimum three (3) months of related experience in a warehouse environment or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
- Ability to pass a drug screen to the extent permissible by law.
- Basic English language skills (verbal and written).
- If hired as a full-time associate, ability to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift, including overtime as required.
- Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet or more as needed.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull boxes/merchandise weighing between 70 and 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
- Prior experience operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or cherry pickers.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Pay
Competitive pay rate of $21.80/hour.
Benefits
- Receive a pair of work shoes after 60 days.
- Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups.
- Full-time benefits include:
- 112 hours of PTO and a holiday schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday).
- Online and retail discounts.
- Company-matched 401(k).
- Physical and mental health wellness programs.