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Warehouse Associate - Returns

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

Join our Parts Authority Team today as a Warehouse Associate - Returns. Responsibilities The Returns Associate is responsible for the intake of returns from drivers and opens all boxes to ensure that ...

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Warehouse Associate - Returns

Brentwood, MO · On-site

$16/hr

Join our Parts Authority Team today as a Warehouse Associate - Returns. Hourly Rate: $16.00 Responsibilities The Returns Associate is responsible for the intake of returns from drivers and opens all ...

Acme Tools

Warranty/Returns Associate

Grand Forks, ND · On-site

$14.75 - $16.25/hr

Acme Tools Warranty Associate Are you always on the move and looking for a job that keeps you busy ... Help in maintaining a clean and organized warehouse to ensure accessibility and safety. (i.e. snow ...

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1st Shift - Warehouse Returns Specialist

Roanoke, TX · On-site

$17.50/hr

Hiring IMMEDIATELY for 1st shift Warehouse Returns Specialists at Callaway Golf. 1st shift hours ... Associate Requirements * HS Diploma or GED * Background Check * Able to Lift 60 pounds * Drug Test

Adecco US, Inc.

Warehouse Associate

North Charleston, SC · On-site

$19/hr

... or Returns Associate Requirements: · 6 months to 1 year sit down forklift . 1 year recent ... For instant consideration for this Warehouse Associate position with Adecco in North Charleston, SC ...

SwimOutlet.com

OH · On-site

$15/hr

SwimOutlet.com is looking for Part-Time Warehouse Associates to join our Putaway and Returns teams! Available shifts: * Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM * Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM * Monday ...

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How much do warehouse returns associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for warehouse returns associate in the United States is $17.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a warehouse returns associate do?

A Warehouse Returns Associate is responsible for handling returned merchandise in a warehouse setting. Their duties typically include inspecting returned items, processing refunds or exchanges, restocking products, and ensuring that inventory records are updated accurately. They also communicate with other warehouse staff and sometimes with customers to resolve issues related to returns. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are important in this role, as is the ability to use inventory management systems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a warehouse returns associate?

To thrive as a Warehouse Returns Associate, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with warehouse operations, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), barcode scanners, and inventory tracking software is typically required. Effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and reliability are standout soft skills for this role. These skills ensure accurate processing of returned goods, efficient workflow, and minimized inventory errors, which are crucial for maintaining customer satisfaction and smooth warehouse operations.

What are the typical challenges faced by a warehouse returns associate and how can they be managed effectively?

Warehouse Returns Associates often encounter challenges such as handling high volumes of returned merchandise, ensuring accurate inspection and sorting of items, and keeping up with rapid changes in inventory. Managing these effectively requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with warehouse management systems. Team collaboration is essential, as Associates frequently coordinate with inventory control, customer service, and shipping departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure returned items are processed efficiently.

What is the difference between Warehouse Returns Associate vs Warehouse Inventory Clerk?

AspectWarehouse Returns AssociateWarehouse Inventory Clerk
Primary RoleHandling returned goods, inspecting, and processing returnsManaging inventory levels, recording stock data, and maintaining inventory records
Required SkillsAttention to detail, organization, basic computer skillsData entry, inventory management, organizational skills
Work EnvironmentWarehouse setting, handling returns and damaged goodsWarehouse or stockroom, focusing on inventory accuracy
Common CertificationsNone typically required, basic warehouse safety trainingNone typically required, inventory management software familiarity

While both roles operate within warehouse environments and require organizational skills, the Warehouse Returns Associate focuses on processing returned items and inspecting goods, whereas the Warehouse Inventory Clerk manages stock levels and maintains inventory records. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right position aligned with their skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Warehouse Returns Associate job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,002 per year, or $17.3 per hour.

Warehouse Associate - Returns

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

Parts Authority
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 90 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

367th of 427 rated retail wholesalers

Respectful managers

Uninterrupted breaks

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$16/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Overview
Parts Authority, founded in 1973, is a leading national distributor of automotive replacement parts, tools/equipment and transmissions. Headquartered in Long Island, New York, Parts Authority is rapidly expanding, and today has more than 300 locations servicing customers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC and Wisconsin.
Parts Authority has grown through both organic initiatives and acquisitions. Over the past several years Parts Authority has acquired over a dozen companies as part of its expansion strategy. Parts Authority's catalog of over 3 million parts covering more than 125 million applications, ensures our customer partners receive the parts they want, when they want them.
What makes Parts Authority different is OUR TEAM. Parts Authority has a team of professionally trained, experienced counter people to assist in finding the right parts and the right brand for each application.
Parts Authority carries the best brands in the business for domestic and import vehicles. AC Delco, Motorcraft, Denso, Bosch, KYB, Monroe, Gates, Dorman and Exide are just a few of the more than 400 suppliers from around the world, that Parts Authority partners with to bring our customer partners the best parts.
Each team member plays a vital role in our success. We are rapidly expanding and looking for candidates to join our family! So, if you enjoy full-time employment with the opportunity for advancement, look no further. Join our Parts Authority Team today as a Warehouse Associate - Returns.
Hourly Rate: $16.00
Responsibilities
The Returns Associate is responsible for the intake of returns from drivers and opens all boxes to ensure that returned items are correct and that the returned items are items sold by the company.
We only want dynamic, career-minded people who are willing to dedicate themselves to this job.
  • Open all boxes to ensure that returned items are correct and that the returned items are items sold by the company
  • Separate returns into "core", "defect" and "new"
  • Put account number stickers on cores and defects
  • Redistribute new merchandise to other stores
  • Enter each returned item into the computer system
  • Help inside returns team create negative purchase orders
  • Work with salesmen and managers if there are problems with customers returning items
  • Miscellaneous projects and perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
  • Accurately follow directions, both written and verbal
  • Maintain individual productivity and quality standards according to department requirements
  • Focus and remain on task in a fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail
  • Great communication skills
  • Time management skills
  • Accurately follow directions, both written and verbal
  • Maintain individual productivity and quality standards according to department requirements
  • Regularly lift, push, pull and/or move objects 10-50lbs and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh up
    to 100 lbs.
  • Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach
  • Occasionally required to sit and climb (ladders and/ or stairs) or balance
  • May be subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
  • May be required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
  • Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.
  • Attention to detail
  • Great communication skills
  • Time management skills
  • Able to work well under pressure
  • Must be able to work well with other staff members and supervisors
  • Must have an open availability, flexible and able to work various shifts and over time.
  • 1-2 years Warehouse experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with safety measures in a warehouse
  • Able to work well under pressure
  • Must be able to work well with other staff members and supervisors
  • Must have an open availability, flexible and able to work various shifts and over time.
  • Maintain and promote workplace safety
  • Securing and transferring cash or other assets.
Some of the benefits of being a part of our growing Parts Authority family:
  • Medical Coverage
  • Pharmacy Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Basic Life and AD&D
  • Short Term Disability Coverage
  • Voluntary Short Term Disability Coverage
  • Voluntary Long Term Disability Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • ID Theft Insurance
  • Legal Plan Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Holidays, Sick and Vacation
  • Profit Sharing/401 (k) Plan
  • Employee Discounts on Merchandise

EEO
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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