Logistics and Warehousing Jobs in Portland Oregon

11:00pm-5:30am/Sunday-Thursday

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.
• Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet or more as needed. 
• An 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.
• 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: $24.00/hour (includes $2.00/hour Shift Differential)
• 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 + 1 floating holiday), Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k). Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

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Logistics Insight Corporation (LINC), a subsidiary of Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., is a leading third party logistics provider (3PL) that offers a broad scope of services throughout the entire supply chain. LINC's experienced management team, with its state-of-the-art technology, provides customized logistics solutions to its customers resulting in proven efficiencies and savings.

Our operation is based in Portland, OR and supports Boeing Aerospace in the area. We manage and operate a warehouse facility providing pick and pack, sequencing, and inventory management support.

Shifts Available:

1st shift: Wednesday - Sunday from 6:00am - 2:30pm

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead and support warehouse associates during your shift, ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently, and safely.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and safety standards to keep operations running smoothly.
• Train, coach, and develop team members to meet performance goals.
• Address employee questions, concerns, and performance issues in real time.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments to support daily workflow.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Enforce company policies, processes, and safety expectations.
• Partner with leadership and other departments to resolve operational issues.
• Complete daily reporting on labor, workflow, and productivity.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred; equivalent experience also considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and basic warehouse systems.
• Strong problem‑solving ability, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• A strong work ethic, reliability, and a team‑first attitude.
• 0–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, or transportation operations.

We are seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Sourcing Analyst to support sourcing strategy and cost planning activities within specialty sport categories. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional partners including Product Creation, Finance, Supply Planning, Materials, and Manufacturing teams to drive sourcing excellence and achieve profitability targets.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. This role is well suited for someone with product creation and manufacturing knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sport-focused sourcing strategies
• Manage cost planning processes to ensure margin and profitability targets are achieved
• Partner with Finance to establish style-level cost targets
• Support factory allocation decisions and sourcing analysis
• Conduct costing analysis and provide data-driven recommendations
• Support the global sourcing process from strategic planning to seasonal execution
• Collaborate cross-functionally to balance cost, margin, and product requirements
• Support specialty categories such as Cricket, Basketball special projects, and Olympic sideline products

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Textiles, Supply Chain, or related field
• (or 2 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree)
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in sourcing, supply chain, product creation, or manufacturing
• Knowledge of apparel and/or footwear manufacturing and textiles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with ability to manage ambiguity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple stakeholder groups

Top Must-Have Skills

• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, calculations)
• Strong retail math knowledge
• Data-driven analytical thinking and problem-solving ability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau or Power BI)
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation/deck-building skills
• Experience in apparel/footwear supply chain
• Experience working in cross-functional matrix organizations

Soft Skills

• Collaborative and influential mindset
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to build consensus across teams
• Comfortable working independently and in team settings

Additional Role Information

• On-site role with standard business hours (WFH Fridays)
• Direct team size: Approximately 10–15 members
• 1–2 interview rounds
• Two contract openings:
• One approximately 10 months
• One approximately 12 months
• (Potential extension possible; final contract duration determined at offer stage)

About BrickRed Systems:

BrickRed Systems is a global leader in next-generation technology, consulting, and business process service companies. We enable clients to navigate their digital transformation. BrickRed Systems delivers a range of consulting services to our clients across multiple industries around the world. Our practices employ highly skilled and experienced individuals with a client-centric passion for innovation and delivery excellence.

With ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certification and over a decade of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we harness the power of cognitive computing hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics, and emerging technologies to help our clients adapt to the digital world and make them successful. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

About the role:

Entry level sales at TQL is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader that offers an award-winning culture and high earning potential with uncapped commission. This is more than just sales; you'll build relationships, negotiate freight deals, solve complex logistics issues and manage shipments from pickup to delivery. No experience necessary: we offer a paid, hands-on formal training program in sales and logistics.

What’s in it for you:

• $45,000 - $50,000 minimum compensation your first year, based on education
• Uncapped commission opportunity
• Our average sales representative hits six figures after three years of selling
• Want to know what the top 20% earn? Ask your recruiter

Who we’re looking for:

• You compete daily in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• You’re self-motivated, set ambitious goals and work relentlessly to achieve them
• You’re coachable, enjoy solving problems and thinking on your feet
• College degree preferred, but not required
• Military veterans encouraged to apply

What you'll do:

• Receive 6 months of direct training from experienced Logistics Account Executives
• Help your account executive solve customer needs, find carriers for time-sensitive freight and manage daily operations
• Participate in hands-on and virtual training sessions
• Develop negotiation skills through prospecting and cold calling
• Build your book
• Use your training to meet sales metrics and become eligible for commission
• Establish relationships to close new customers
• Negotiate prices with customers and carriers
• Resolve freight issues to ensure timely pickup and delivery

What you need:

• Elite work ethic, 100% in-office
• Strong negotiation skills with ability to handle conflict
• Entrepreneurial mindset and exceptional customer service

Why TQL:

• Certified Great Place to Work with 800+ lifetime workplace award wins
• Outstanding career growth potential with a structured leadership track
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Optional paid relocation with sign-on bonus to the Greater Cincinnati area with TQL's Fast Track Program
• Perks including employee discounts, financial wellness planning, tuition reimbursement and more

Where you'll be: 13333 SW 68th Parkway, Tigard, Oregon 97223

About Us

Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation. TQL connects customers with truckload freight that needs to be moved with quality carriers who have the capacity to move it.

As a company that operates 24/7/365, TQL manages work-life balance with sales support teams that assist with accounting, and after hours calls and specific needs. At TQL, the opportunities are endless which means that there is room for career advancement and the ability to write your own paycheck.

What’s your worth? Our open and transparent communication from management creates a successful work environment and custom career path for our employees. TQL is an industry-leader in the logistics industry with unlimited potential. Be a part of something big.

Total Quality Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.

About the role:

The Fast Track Sales Program at TQL is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader that offers an award-winning culture, high earning potential with uncapped commission and significant opportunities for compensation and advancement. We will pay to relocate you to Cincinnati, Ohio to train with some of the top brokers in the company. Once you’ve completed training and built a solid book of business, TQL will pay to relocate you again to any of our 60+ offices nationwide. Our best in-class training and mentorship program will teach you everything you need to know about sales, logistics and supply chain management.

POSITION IS LOCATED IN CINCINNATI - PAID RELOCATION PROVIDED

What’s in it for you:

• $50,000-$55,000 minimum compensation your first year, based on education
• Includes base salary, sign-on bonus and housing allowance
• Uncapped commission opportunity
• Our average sales representative hits six figures after three years of selling
• Want to know what the top 20% earn? Ask your recruiter
• Relocation assistance package to help you get settled in Cincinnati

Who we’re looking for:

• You compete daily in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• You’re self-motivated, set ambitious goals and work relentlessly to achieve them
• You’re coachable, enjoy solving problems and thinking on your feet
• College degree preferred, but not required
• Military veterans encouraged to apply

What you'll do:

• Receive 6 months of direct training from experienced Logistics Account Executives
• Help your account executive solve customer needs, find carriers for time-sensitive freight and manage daily operations
• Participate in hands-on and virtual training sessions
• Develop negotiation skills through prospecting and cold calling
• Build your book
• Use your training to meet sales metrics and become eligible for commission
• Establish relationships to close new customers
• Negotiate prices with customers and carriers
• Resolve freight issues to ensure timely pickup and delivery

What you need:

• Elite work ethic, 100% in-office
• Strong negotiation skills with ability to handle conflict
• Entrepreneurial mindset and exceptional customer service

Why TQL:

• Certified Great Place to Work with 800+ lifetime workplace award wins
• Outstanding career growth potential with a structured leadership track
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Perks including employee discounts, financial wellness planning, tuition reimbursement and more

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.