Warehouse Associate – Returns

The Parts Authority

Warehouse Associate responsible for processing returns at Parts Authority's Chelsea location. Ensuring accurate intake and sorting of returned automotive parts.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeChelsea • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $15 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong attention to detail and effective communication skills while managing returns and ensuring accurate processing of items. Capable of maintaining productivity in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with team members to resolve issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Attention To DetailGreat Communication SkillsTime Management SkillsAbility To Lift 10-100lbsFlexible Availability

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Soft Skills

Ability To Follow DirectionsFocus In Fast-Paced EnvironmentWork Well Under PressureTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Computer System

Industry Keywords

Returns ProcessingInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceNegative Purchase Orders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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