Full-Time
Warehouse Maintenance Assistant
Day
Staples
10,001+ employees
Office supplies retailer and services provider
No salary listed
Boucherville, QC, Canada + 1 more
More locations: Laval, QC, Canada
Remote
Travel between the Laval and Boucherville warehouses is required.
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- A minimum of three months of related experience is required.
- A valid driver's license and access to a car are required.
- French and intermediate English language skills are required.
- Knowledge of proper safety precautions when working with electricity and machines is required.
- The ability to walk, stand, and lift throughout daily activities is required.
- The ability to lift and move 50 pounds is required.
- The ability to work at heights up to 40 feet is required.
- Physical coordination and manual dexterity are required to climb ladders and use tools for on-site equipment repairs.
- A willingness to continuously learn TMS is required.
- Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge of proper building practices are required.
- Perform cleaning and building maintenance duties inside and outside the facility, including mechanical, electrical, and other technical areas.
- Work with the conveyor system.
- Use appropriate equipment, procedures, and cleaning supplies when performing cleaning duties.
- Collect and dispose of corrugated materials in the compactor and stage empty pallets for pickup.
- Operate balers and compactors.
- Troubleshoot electrical issues on conveyor systems, shrink-wrap machines, case erectors, case sealers, and dock levelers using appropriate test devices.
- Determine when vendor support is needed and facilitate repairs, including heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning calls.
- Perform general maintenance on conveyor systems, shrink-wrap machines, case erectors, case sealers, and dock levelers.
- Repair security doors, test and reset alarms, check compressors, and maintain emergency generators.
- Review, inspect, and sign off on completed outside-contractor work orders, escalating issues as necessary.
- Oversee day-to-day Day Porter activities by scheduling, assigning, and reviewing daily work tasks.
- Travel between Staples sites as required by business needs.
- Operate, test, and maintain sorting systems.
- Remove snow from walkways and steps.
- Apply sand and salt to walkways and steps during icy or slippery conditions.
- Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on facility equipment as requested.
- Maintain facility grounds to present an attractive public appearance.
- Perform light electrical and plumbing maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Test fire and emergency backup systems.
- Participate as an active member of the emergency response team.
- Assist with office equipment moves and meeting setups as needed.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Material-handling-equipment certification is an asset.
- Familiarity with fire suppression systems and backup generators is an asset.
- Experience operating cleaning machines such as floor sweepers, polishers, vacuums, and dusters is desirable.
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Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$16M
Headquarters
Framingham, Massachusetts
Founded
1986
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Party City expansion began in spring 2026, adding traffic and basket size across 700 stores.
- Staples promoted Chris Powers chief growth officer in March 2026 to drive sustainable growth.
- A stronger B2B and logistics focus supports faster delivery while physical stores keep trimming losses.
What critics are saying
- Staples closed La Mirada's fulfillment center in August 2026, eliminating 109 jobs October 9.
- The 2026 cyberattack spawned Massachusetts class actions, increasing legal costs and trust damage.
- Store closures in Goleta, Levittown, Frederick, and Wareham signal shrinking retail relevance.
What makes Staples unique
- Staples combines stores, e-commerce, and print services in one workflow for businesses.
- Party City shop-in-shops in 700 Staples stores deepen one-stop celebrations and print bundling.
- Christianbook's Tennessee fulfillment partnership leverages Staples logistics for faster nationwide customization delivery.
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↑ 9%New Furniture Makers Exhibition 2026: Why supporting emerging talent matters to the future of furniture. Home > New Furniture Makers Exhibition 2026: Why supporting emerging talent matters to the future of furniture. Every industry needs new ideas, new skills and new people if it is to evolve. For the furniture and furnishing sector, supporting the next generation of designers and makers is essential to ensuring it continues to innovate and thrive. That is one of the driving forces behind the New Furniture Makers Exhibition, organised by The Furniture Makers' Company and sponsored in 2026 by Staples & Co. Bringing together emerging designers and makers from universities, colleges and courses across the UK, the exhibition provides a showcase for new talent and, importantly, an opportunity for the furniture trade to engage directly with the next generation. Fresh thinking for a changing industry The furniture industry is evolving. Sustainability, new materials, advances in manufacturing technology and changing expectations about how Furniture Makers Company live and work are influencing the products being created and the skills businesses need. Emerging designers are approaching these challenges with fresh perspectives. The work exhibited at the New Furniture Makers Exhibition demonstrates that breadth of thinking, from experimentation with materials and manufacturing techniques to new approaches to sustainability, functionality and craftsmanship. For industry visitors, the exhibition offers a window into how the next generation is thinking about furniture and the issues that will influence its future. Bringing education and industry together However, developing talent requires more than a good education. One of the aims of the New Furniture Makers Exhibition is to strengthen the connection between education and industry by bringing emerging talent into the same room as manufacturers, retailers, designers, suppliers and other established professionals. That interaction benefits both sides. Young designers gain greater exposure to the commercial furniture sector, while businesses have the opportunity to understand the skills, ideas and ambitions of those preparing to enter it. It also gives the industry an opportunity to listen. Understanding what motivates the next generation and how they approach design, materials and making can help businesses think differently about their own future. Showing emerging makers that furniture has a future for them The exhibition also sends an important message to those at the beginning of their careers: the furniture industry values their talent. Through exhibiting their work, meeting industry professionals and receiving recognition through the New Furniture Makers Awards, emerging designers can see that there is a sector interested in what they have to offer. But that requires industry participation. By attending the exhibition, talking to exhibitors and taking an interest in their work, businesses and professionals can play a small but important part in encouraging talented people to build their futures within furniture. Investing in what comes next Supporting emerging talent should not simply be seen as giving something back. It is an investment in the long-term strength of the furniture and furnishing industry. The designers and makers exhibiting today could become tomorrow's craftspeople, product designers, manufacturers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders. The New Furniture Makers Exhibition gives the trade an opportunity to see that future taking shape - and to play a part in supporting it. The New Furniture Makers Exhibition, sponsored by Staples & Co, takes place on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at Furniture Makers' Hall and the Dutch Church in the City of London.
Christianbook has partnered with Staples to accelerate order delivery across the US by integrating its fulfilment operations into Staples' logistics facility in La Vergne, Tennessee. The move brings Christianbook's product range, including books, homeschool curricula, bibles, gifts, and church supplies, into Staples' warehouse ahead of the homeschool season. The partnership will also relocate Christianbook's personalisation capabilities to Tennessee, enabling customisation of thousands of products with names, logos, or phrases. Julian Santos, senior vice president of operations at Christianbook, said the collaboration positions the company closer to customers nationwide, ensuring faster delivery. Ryan Hanson, chief supply chain officer at Staples, said combining Christianbook's product expertise with Staples' logistics capabilities creates a strong foundation for improved fulfilment and customer experience.
WAREHAM SCOOP: Staples closing Wareham store, Ross Dress For Less set to replace them! Staples will be closing its Wareham Crossing location this fall, but the space won't be empty for long. Ross Dress For Less will be moving in! The office supply giant will be closing its Wareham location on October 10th. The store is located at 2421 Cranberry Highway in Wareham, part of Wareham Crossing. A new tenant is already lined up to take over the space. Ross Dress For Less is coming soon to the soon-to-be former Staples in the Wareham Crossing shopping center. The store will occupy roughly 20,300 square feet of space with construction to begin in early 2027. The chain currently has no locations in Massachusetts though they will open new locations in Chicopee and West Springfield this fall and will open a new location in Danvers later this year. Ross has been steadily working their way up the East Coast, opening new stores in Connecticut and New York over the past year. The discount retailer offers the best bargains on the latest trends in clothing, shoes, home decor and more! Stay tuned for more information on their opening! The chain will open additional Massachusetts locations in Chicopee, West Springfield, and Danvers; with more being eyed. Look for them to open in late spring 2027!
Staples' Biggest Wholesale Partner Essendant Shrinks Again as 531 Jobs Disappear in Four States. Tonernews.com, August 12, 2026. USA
Will Trader Joe's come to Camino Real Marketplace? With the pending closure of Staples at 7015 Market Place Drive in the Camino Real Marketplace, there is now a terrific potential landing spot for Trader Joe's which has sought a space in or near Camino Real Marketplace since at least 2008. That year, CompUSA closed in the popular shopping mall and Trader Joe's inquired about taking half of their space. Not wanting to chop up a rare big box retail space, the spot was instead leased to Best Buy. In 2022 I put out an update about Trader Joe's ongoing search of the Goodland near Storke Road. Now a prime spot in the heart of Camino Real Marketplace, with plenty of parking, will be available this August. Update: Reader BJ says an employee at Camino Real Marketplace has stated that the next tenant in that space will be TJ Maxx. More than a little bummed (I live just a block away).