Who we are:

As the Working and Learning Company, we at Staples Canada, are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. At Staples, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We look for people who are curious, approachable, and passionate, and who enjoy finding solutions.

If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together.

We are building an inclusive and diverse team:

Staples Canada is creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Some important details:

Warehouse Address: 9 Tantramar Cres, Amherst, NS, B4H 4J6

Shift Time: Full time, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm

Wage: $18.40 per hour minimum

Some of what you will do:

Receive, store, and distribute product and equipment within the warehouse. Perform work under the direction of warehouse supervisor or manager.

Specifically, you will:

• Receive and stock product from manufacturers and wholesalers, submit product location to receiving department, move products around warehouse, operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently (equipment that may be utilized includes forklifts, pallet jacks, and cherry pickers)
• Ensure accurate quantities of products were received, and compare appropriate paperwork, or what’s displayed on hand-held scanner, and match product numbers; question and resolve discrepancies as required.
• Enter data product information using a hand-held scanner into the warehouse database for inventory tracking to assure accuracy and completeness.
• Adhere to all safety procedures in the performance of job duties.

Some of what you will get:

• Employee discount in store and online

• Health and Dental benefits

• Learning & Development programs

• RRSP Matching, Paid Vacation

• And more...

Qualifications:

Some of what you need:

• A minimum of three (3) months' related experience in a warehouse environment is required.

• Prior experience operating warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jack and cherry picker or ability to become certified in the operation of all warehouse equipment is required.

• Must be detail oriented, dependable and able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.

• Must be a team player.

• Data entry skills and familiarity with computers/scanners.

Additional Requirements Information:

Work requires moderate physical effort and use of motor skills requiring manual dexterity to perform the essential duties of the job:

• The employee will regularly sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee may lift, lower, or carry products up to a maximum of 50 pounds by hand.
• The employee may operate warehouse equipment. Using proper safety procedures will eliminate any potential hazards.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.