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Wayfair is hiring a Retail Receiving Associate for our returns Outlet retail store in Ocean Township, NJ! If you are looking for rapid growth, constant learning and dynamic challenges, Wayfair ...

Retail Receiving Associate

Midland, MI · On-site

$14 - $14.50/hr

Retail customer experience preferred Benefits include: Associate discount; EAP; smoking cessation; bereavement; 401(k) Associate contributions; child care & cell phone discounts; pet & legal ...

Retail Receiving Associate

Midland, MI · On-site

$14 - $14.50/hr

Retail customer experience preferred Benefits include: Associate discount; EAP; smoking cessation; bereavement; 401(k) Associate contributions; child care & cell phone discounts; pet & legal ...

Retail Receiving Associate

Midland, MI · On-site

$14 - $14.50/hr

Retail customer experience preferred Benefits include: Associate discount; EAP; smoking cessation; bereavement; 401(k) Associate contributions; child care & cell phone discounts; pet & legal ...

Retail Receiving & Stock Associate- FT

Butler, PA · On-site

$13.75 - $15.75/hr

Boscov's Retail Receiving & Stock Associate Use your stock background to launch an exciting career in retail with one of the nation's leading retailers! Boscov's is a chain of full service department ...

Retail Receiving & Stock Associate - FT

Scranton, PA · On-site

$14.75 - $16.25/hr

Boscov's Retail Receiving & Stock Associate Use your stock background to launch an exciting career in retail with one of the nation's leading retailers! Boscov's is a chain of full service department ...

Retail Receiving & Stock Associate- FT

Monaca, PA · On-site

$13.75 - $15/hr

Boscov's Retail Receiving & Stock Associate Use your stock background to launch an exciting career in retail with one of the nation's leading retailers! Boscov's is a chain of full service department ...

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How much do retail receiving associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for retail receiving associate in the United States is $14.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $15.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a retail receiving associate?

To thrive as a Retail Receiving Associate, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and basic math abilities, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with inventory management systems, barcode scanners, and warehouse equipment like pallet jacks or forklifts is typically required. Reliability, teamwork, and effective communication are valuable soft skills that help maintain efficiency and a positive work environment. These skills ensure that inventory is accurately received, processed, and stocked, which supports smooth retail operations and customer satisfaction.

What is the difference between Retail Receiving Associate vs Stock Clerk?

AspectRetail Receiving AssociateStock Clerk
Primary RoleReceives, inspects, and organizes incoming merchandise in retail storesStores, arranges, and maintains inventory in warehouses or stockrooms
Work EnvironmentRetail store settingWarehouse or stockroom environment
Required SkillsAttention to detail, inventory management, basic computer skillsInventory handling, organization, physical stamina
Common CertificationsNone typically required, but OSHA safety training may be preferredNone typically required

While both roles involve handling inventory, the Retail Receiving Associate focuses on receiving and organizing merchandise within retail stores, ensuring products are ready for sale. The Stock Clerk typically works in warehouses or stockrooms, managing larger quantities of inventory and supporting stock replenishment. Both positions require attention to detail and organizational skills, but they differ mainly in work environment and specific responsibilities.

What is a retail receiving associate?

Retail Receiving Associates are responsible for handling the shipment and receipt of merchandise at retail stores. They unload delivery trucks, check incoming shipments for accuracy, and ensure products are properly stocked in the store or storage areas. These associates also help maintain inventory records and may assist with organizing backroom spaces. Their work is essential for keeping store shelves stocked and ensuring customers find the products they need.

What are some common challenges faced by retail receiving associates, and how can they be managed effectively?

Retail Receiving Associates often face challenges such as managing high volumes of inventory during peak shipment periods, identifying discrepancies between shipment invoices and actual goods received, and maintaining an organized backroom to streamline restocking. Effective time management, attention to detail, and strong communication with both warehouse teams and store management are crucial for overcoming these challenges. Many employers provide on-the-job training and digital inventory systems to support associates in handling these tasks efficiently.
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Infographic showing various Retail Receiving Associate job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,133 per year, or $15 per hour.

Retail Receiving Associate

Wayfair

Oakhurst, NJ • On-site

$18.25/hr

Part-time

Vision, Retirement

Posted 8 days ago


Wayfair rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 97 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 62 rated furniture retailers


Job description

***NoteThis is a Part-time based in Ocean Township, NJ***


Come join the team that is reinventing home! Wayfair is hiring a Retail Receiving Associate for our returns Outlet retail store in Ocean Township, NJ! If you are looking for rapid growth, constant learning and dynamic challenges, Wayfair’s Outlet store might be the future home for your career. 



The base pay for this position is $18.25 per hour.


Hours: 20 hours per week 
Weekends and dayshift availability is required for this role. 
 

Store hours: 

Monday -Saturday: 10am -8pm

Sunday: 11AM-7PM


Benefits to building a home for your career with Wayfair: 
  • Growth opportunities (Conversions, Promotions, and more!)
  • Wayfair company discount
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Referral bonuses


What you’ll do:

  • As an authentic brand ambassador for the Wayfair family, lead and create a best in class customer experience by connecting them with the world's biggest and best home online assortment brought to life in our stores.

  • Manage and monitor stock levels, merchandise adjacencies,  presentations, signing, and assortment in all departments to ensure the sales-floor is adequately stocked. Maintain visual standards required by Wayfair and Tanger Outlets.

  • Support customer fulfillment across all channels leveraging all services including (order pick up, incoming inventory).

  • Maintaining visual standards, replenishment, safety and backroom standards.

  • Participate in all operational aspects of the store including but not limited to: processing new products, floor sets, replenishment, substitutions and general upkeep of the store

  • Exemplify a positive and professional attitude on a daily basis with customers and your team members.

  • Bring a willingness to share innovative ideas and solutions to continuously improve team operations.

  • Engage in a high energy, focused and dynamic work environment where there can be rapid changes in products, promotions, offerings and operations.

  • Assist with furniture delivery to customer's vehicles


Criteria:

  • 1+ years of stock receiving required, retail and/or customer service experience preferred

  • Positive attitude and passion for great customer service 

  • Strong organization, self-motivation, communication and relationship management skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.

  • Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Office applications preferred.

  • All employees will be expected to represent the brand through polished communication, personal appearance and professionalism.


Essential Functions:

  • Excellent verbal communication skills.

  • Excellent active listening skills.

  • Positive, professional attitude and demonstrated enthusiasm for supporting customers

  • Technical acumen to learn necessary software (google and microsoft office) to manage inventory and price items 

  • Ability to process information and merchandise through a computer system and POS register system.


Physical Requirements:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; regularly climb or balance; and frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be comfortable repeatedly lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted and maneuvering product 150+ pounds unassisted or via team lift.

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.


Working Hours:

At Wayfair and our family of brands, we strive to provide our employees with a work schedule that protects their work/life balance and takes their scheduling preferences into consideration. Please understand due to the nature of the retail industry, your shift schedule will vary. However, we will work to provide you with your schedule a minimum of 2 weeks in advance, and you will have the opportunity to trade with teammates as needed.


Our store hours are Monday - Saturday: 10am - 8pm & Sunday 11am - 7pm. Employee shifts may include two hours before or after store hours.


Employment/promotion to this role will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities
Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form.
 
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About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice (https://www.wayfair.com/careers/privacy). If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights under applicable privacy and data protection laws, please contact us at dataprotectionofficer@wayfair.com. 


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Wayfair is one of the world's largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we're reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you're looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you'll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking. No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We're a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair - and world - for all. Every voice, every perspective matters.

Industry

Retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Boston, MA, US

Year founded

2002

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