Is Staples a good place to work?
Company Overview
Established in 1986, Staples is a leading retailer of office supplies and services. It operates over 1,000 locations worldwide. Careers include retail associates, logistics, and tech roles. Fun fact: Staples introduced the "Easy Button" in its marketing campaigns, which became a pop culture phenomenon.
Rating Distribution
167 ratings
Website:
www.staples.comCompany Size:
70,000+ employees
Founded in:
1986
Location:
Framingham, MA
Industry:
Retail (Office Supplies)
Revenue:
Revenue not available
CEO:
J. Alexander Douglas Jr.
Summary of Staples Employee Feedback (AI-Generated)
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Highlights
Pros
- Flexible Scheduling
- Suitable Work Environment (in some roles)
- Adequate Compensation/Benefits (in some roles)
Cons
- Lack of Corporate Engagement
- Issues with Management Effectiveness
- Limited Advancement Opportunities
Staples is $34, with most salaries ranging from $23 to $50. Compensation can vary depending on job title, experience level, and location.
Warehouse Receiving Full Time 1st Shift
Warehouse Material Handler Part Time 3rd Shift
Warehouse Order Picker Full Time 2nd Shift
Warehouse Wave Replenishment Full Time 2nd Shift
Warehouse Putaway Full Time 1st Shift
Warehouse Shipping Full Time 2nd Shift
Warehouse Material Handler Part Time 1st Shift
Warehouse Material Handler Full Time 3rd Shift
Warehouse Bulk Part Time 2nd Shift
Customer Returns and Shipping Associate

Warehouse Receiving Full Time 1st Shift
Staples
Staples World Class Supply Chain Team5:00am-1:30pm/Monday-Friday
Staples is business to business. You're what binds us together.
Join our Staples World Class Supply Chain Team and deliver essential products to our customers.
What you'll be doing:
As a warehouse associate you may work in one of the following six areas:
Warehouse Bulk/Material Handling Equipment Operator: You will be operating 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 Porter: You will be responsible for general cleaning and basic maintenance duties both inside and outside of the facility while adhering to safety procedures.
You will be operating 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: You will be operating 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: You will confirm accuracy of product and work with colleagues to address discrepancies and damages.
You will communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external contacts to clarify and resolve issues.
You will be manually unloading trucks and palletizing products.
You will be operating 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: You will be operating material handling equipment to move product within the warehouse.
You will be matching item quantities and descriptions to packing slips on returned items, checking in returned product and tagging it appropriate.
You will be operating 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.
Shipping: You'll be responsible for organizing, stacking, and shrink-wrapping customer orders on pallets. You'll be loading trucks manually; lifting, lowering, and carrying product in a fast-paced environment and stacking empty pallets while maintaining a safe and clean workspace as you go.
Please note, as an SC2 associate you may be moved into any of the above roles, or SC1 roles, as needed.
You will be essential to the success of Staples Supply Chain as we deliver to our customers.
Safety is our utmost priority so, in this role, we will look to you to ensure safe work practices and embrace our safety culture.
What you bring to the table:
An ability to be Material Handling Equipment Operator certified and safely operate necessary material handling equipment.
An ability and willingness to keep work area clean.
An inclusive approach with your colleagues and customers to forge strong relationships and foster collaboration to resolve issues.
An ability to adopt our safety procedures quickly and ensure safe work practices.
An ability to work in a warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations.
What's needed-
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 you are hired as a Full-Time associate, you must have the ability to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift; additional overtime hours will be required based on business need.
An ability to lift, push or pull boxes/merchandise weighing between 70 pounds and 100 pounds by hand.
You must be at least 18 years old.
What's needed-
Preferred Qualifications
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.
We Offer
Competitive Pay Rate: $21.75/hour
Receive a pair of work shoes after 60 days.
Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups.
Staples offers both Full-Time and Part-Time benefits. Some Full-Time benefits include: 112 Hours of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays
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