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Warehouse Shipping Full Time 1st Shift

Staples · La Vergne, TN · 1 wk ago
Management$19.75/hrFull-time

8:00 am–4:30 pm Monday–Friday

About the role

As a warehouse associate you may work in one of the following six 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. Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks to move product within the warehouse while adhering to safety procedures. 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 product up to 100 lbs and move product 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 professionally 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 to move product within the warehouse while adhering to safety procedures. 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 on returned items, check in returned product, and tag it appropriately. Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, cherry pickers, turrets, or electric pallet jacks while adhering to safety procedures. Not all work will be completed on material handling equipment.
  • Shipping: Organize, stack, and shrink-wrap customer orders on pallets. Load trucks manually; lift, lower, and carry product in a fast-paced environment. Stack empty pallets while maintaining a safe and clean workspace.

As an SC2 associate you may be moved into any of the above roles, or SC1 roles, as needed. Safety is our utmost priority; you will be expected to ensure safe work practices and embrace our safety culture.

Requirements

  • Ability to be Material Handling Equipment Operator certified and safely operate necessary material handling equipment.
  • Ability and willingness to keep work area clean.
  • Inclusive approach with colleagues and customers to forge strong relationships and foster collaboration.
  • Ability to adopt safety procedures quickly and ensure safe work practices.
  • Ability to work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum three (3) months related experience in a warehouse environment; or any equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience.
  • Ability to pass a drug screen to the extent permissible legally.
  • Basic English language skills (both verbal and written communications).
  • If hired as a Full-Time associate, ability to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift; overtime will be required based on business need.
  • Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet or more as needed.
  • Ability to lift, push, or pull boxes/merchandise weighing between 70 pounds 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 forklift, pallet jack, and cherry picker.

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.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay rate: $19.75/hour.
  • 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 holiday schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday).
    • Online and retail discounts.
    • Company match 401(k).
    • Physical and mental health wellness programs.

Schedule

8:00 am–4:30 pm Monday–Friday

Pay

$19.75/hour

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