Full Time - Back End Clerk - Day

Lowes • West Carrollton, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is a full-time, day shift position focused on processing customer returns and supporting receiving operations. The Back-End Clerk will handle various tasks related to returns, including processing, documentation, packaging, and shipment preparation. They will also be involved in coordinating vendor credits and replacements, sorting returned merchandise, and maintaining accurate records. Additionally, the role supports receiving functions such as unloading trucks, verifying shipments, processing paperwork, and updating inventory systems. The Back-End Clerk is responsible for maintaining organization in the backroom and return areas, adhering to safety procedures, and handling hazardous materials. They may also assist with customer inquiries and communicate with vendors. Within the Receiving Office, this individual will manage record retention, confirm truck schedules, complete operational reports, handle items out for repair, manage claims and inventory adjustments, and support receiver/stocker teams with unloading and PO processing. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Process customer returns in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Execute Return-to-Vendor (RTV) and Return-to-Manufacturer (RTM) processes, including documentation, packaging, and shipment preparation
• Coordinate vendor credits and replacements as required, following established guidelines
• Sort and disposition returned merchandise (restock, return, dispose) based on condition and policy
• Maintain accurate records of all return transactions and associated documentation
• Assist with receiving shipments, including unloading trucks and verifying merchandise against shipping documentation
• Process receiving paperwork and update inventory systems accurately
• Ensure merchandise is properly labeled, stored, and routed to appropriate locations (sales floor, backroom, or return processing)
• Support inventory accuracy through routine checks and report discrepancies to leadership
• Generate and review standard reports related to returns, damaged goods, and inventory exceptions
• Coordinate with receiving and store teams to ensure efficient product flow
• Maintain organization of backroom and return areas
• Follow all safety procedures related to material handling, hazardous materials, and equipment use
• Identify and properly handle hazardous or restricted items in accordance with guidelines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Provide basic support for customer return inquiries when needed
• Communicate with vendors or manufacturers to facilitate returns, credits, or replacements following standard procedures
• Maintain accurate record retention
• Confirm inbound and outbound truck schedules
• Complete daily and weekly operational reports
• Manage items that are out for repair
• Handle claims and inventory adjustments
• Provide support to receiver/stocker teams with truck unloading and purchase order (PO) processing as needed

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 year of experience processing and filing merchandise receiving paperwork
• 1 year of experience with store inventory receiving and administration
• 6 months of experience in warehouse data entry/bookkeeping
• 6 months of experience communicating with vendors or customers regarding returns, payments, or contract fulfillment
• 6 months of retail experience accepting or processing returns

Responsibilities

• Process customer returns in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Execute Return-to-Vendor (RTV) and Return-to-Manufacturer (RTM) processes, including documentation, packaging, and shipment preparation
• Coordinate vendor credits and replacements as required, following established guidelines
• Sort and disposition returned merchandise (restock, return, dispose) based on condition and policy
• Maintain accurate records of all return transactions and associated documentation
• Assist with receiving shipments, including unloading trucks and verifying merchandise against shipping documentation
• Process receiving paperwork and update inventory systems accurately
• Ensure merchandise is properly labeled, stored, and routed to appropriate locations (sales floor, backroom, or return processing)
• Support inventory accuracy through routine checks and report discrepancies to leadership
• Generate and review standard reports related to returns, damaged goods, and inventory exceptions
• Coordinate with receiving and store teams to ensure efficient product flow
• Maintain organization of backroom and return areas
• Follow all safety procedures related to material handling, hazardous materials, and equipment use
• Identify and properly handle hazardous or restricted items in accordance with guidelines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Provide basic support for customer return inquiries when needed
• Communicate with vendors or manufacturers to facilitate returns, credits, or replacements following standard procedures
• Maintain accurate record retention
• Confirm inbound and outbound truck schedules
• Complete daily and weekly operational reports
• Manage items that are out for repair
• Handle claims and inventory adjustments
• Provide support to receiver/stocker teams with truck unloading and purchase order (PO) processing as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED