Distribution Center Associate II

Job Description

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.While you may know Staples as the world’s leading office supply company, Staples Promotional Products – a division of Staples – is a national leader in the promotional products and apparel industry and manufacturer and supplier of customer identified caps, garments, and advertising specialty items. 
The Distribution Associate performs system and/or manual tasks to support inbound and outbound operations. Identifies and resolves issues in various functional areas; receiving, breakdown, put away, replenishment, QC, staging, loading, picking and packing, fulfillment, and shipping.   Monitors and maintains SKUs and locations in warehouse to support efficient warehouse processing and maximize warehouse space usage.   Performs work under the direction of warehouse and distribution supervisor Shift Hours:  8:30am-5:00pm/Monday-FridayAddress:  55 Interchange Way, Unit 4, Vaughan, ON L4K 5W3 What you’ll be doing:
* Receives and stocks product from manufacturers and wholesalers.  Moves product around warehouse, operating warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.  Equipment that may be utilized includes forklifts, pallet jacks, and cherry pickers.
* Ensures accurate quantities of product were received, and compares appropriate paperwork, or what’s displayed on hand-held scanner, and matching product numbers.  Questions and resolves discrepancies as required.
* Enters data product information using a hand-held scanner into the warehouse database for inventory tracking to assure accuracy and completeness.
* Identifies product shortages/damages from delivery upon receipt of product.
* Stocks product in the proper location.  Submits product location information to receiving as available inventory.
* Adheres to all safety procedures in the performance of job duties
* Daily interaction with co-workers in the warehouse, drivers and purchasing personnel. What you bring to the table:
* Work requires moderate physical effort and use of motor skills requiring manual dexterity.  While performing duties of this job, employee will regularly sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch 
* Employee may lift, lower, carry product up to a maximum of 70 pounds by hand 
* Will regularly operate warehouse equipment that requires manual dexterity requiring some coordinated movements 
* May require physical effort associated with using the computer or hand-held scanner to enter information 
* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
* Works in a warehouse environment 
* While performing the duties of this job the employee will regularly operate warehouse equipment 
* Using proper safety procedures will eliminate any potential hazards  Qualifications:What’s needed- Basic Qualifications: 
* Minimum of three (3) months related experience in a warehouse environment; or any equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience 
* Prior experience operating warehouse equipment, such as forklift, reach truck and order picker
* High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
* Basic English language skills (both verbal and written communications) What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:
*  Prior warehouse and MHE experience We Offer:
* Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups 
* Vacation Allotment and Holiday Schedule
* Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match RRSP, Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!