Join Walgreens in Hamden as a Fulfillment Associate | Hiring

Local Job Overview: Hamden

Primary Details

• Position: Fulfillment Associate (Based in Hamden)
• Based in: Hamden, CT (our growing Hamden office)
• Required Experience: Entry-Level.
• Posted: Recently.
• Hiring Organization: Walgreens
• This Hamden-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Walgreens team in Hamden, CT is growing.
• Benefit from working in Hamden, a key hub for the Retail Fulfillment industry.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $14-$16/Hour (approx. $31.7k/Year)
• Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
• Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.

Core Focus

• Apply your your professional skills skills at our Hamden location.

Drive the Speed of Digital Convenience

About Walgreens

As digital shopping and same-day delivery become standard, Walgreens is leading the charge in health and wellness convenience. The Fulfillment Associate is the critical bridge between the digital order and the physical delivery. When you embark on an entry-level career in retail jobs with Walgreens, you are joining a tech-enabled team dedicated to making life easier for our patients and customers. If you want an active job that feels like a fast-paced scavenger hunt, this is your perfect role.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking highly athletic, fast-moving, and detail-oriented individuals to join our digital fulfillment team. As a Fulfillment Associate, you will navigate the store to fulfill online orders, Ship-to-Store requests, and Same-Day Delivery pick-ups. You will serve as the engine of our digital growth, delivering the signature speed and accuracy that sets Walgreens apart in the pharmacy retail industry. This is an incredibly physical role where you will be on the move constantly.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Rapid Order Picking: Utilize handheld smart devices to locate health, beauty, and convenience items across the store with extreme speed to meet strict 30-minute fulfillment goals.
• Quality Control: Ensure every item picked is in pristine condition, checking expiration dates on over-the-counter medications and avoiding damaged packaging.
• Packing & Staging: Bag orders neatly and efficiently, staging them in designated hold locations for customer pick-up or third-party delivery drivers (e.g., DoorDash, UberEats).
• Inventory Collaboration: Communicate with the stockroom team to locate hard-to-find items in the back before canceling any part of a customer's order.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

Your speed and stamina are heavily rewarded:

• Salary: Competitive starting pay of $15.50 to $18.00 per hour.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways to Pharmacy Technician programs or Shift Lead positions.
• Exclusive Discounts: Generous employee discount on Walgreens brand wellness products, cosmetics, and everyday essentials.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible team members.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
• No prior retail or fulfillment experience required—we will teach you the layout and systems.
• Extreme physical stamina with the ability to walk continuously, bend, reach, and lift up to 30 pounds throughout the shift.
• Thrives under the pressure of tight deadlines and time-based metrics.