Delivery Return to Stock (RTS) Associate
About The Position
The Return to Stock (RTS) Associate inspects inventory and prepares merchandise to be returned to stock or moved to the shop. The role also involves picking and putting away merchandise returned from deliveries, confirming items have the correct parts before handling or transport, and ensuring Local Driver paperwork is completed accurately. The associate will be trained and certified to operate a stock picker to move merchandise to other departments and backstock. AFW provides all training. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The role works across multiple departments and requires attention to detail, safe handling of merchandise, accurate paperwork, and effective communication with delivery teams and fellow associates. Candidates must be able to work variable schedules, including all shifts, weekends, and holidays, and work at heights of 0 to 35 feet. A pre-employment drug screen, background check, and fit-for-duty exam must be passed upon job offer.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail, particularly when checking merchandise and paperwork.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule across all shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Commitment to safety policies and procedures and ability to promote safety awareness.
- Ability to work from ground level up to 35 feet above the ground.
- Ability to work in multiple departments.
- Ability to be trained in the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to become certified to operate warehouse equipment.
- Ability to read, understand, and accurately follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work effectively without direct supervision.
- Ability to learn, understand, and use technologies including Dispatch Track, Storis, iPads, Excel, and Word.
- Ability to use correct lifting and team-lifting techniques.
- High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted in lieu of a diploma.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and fit-for-duty exam upon job offer.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience operating warehouse equipment such as a forklift, pallet jack, or cherry picker is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Operate material-handling equipment to move products within the warehouse.
- Identify and read reports, tickets, and UPC labels.
- Disassemble and assemble merchandise efficiently.
- Operate an RF scanner correctly.
- Inspect power equipment and complete the Vehicle Inspection Report before operation.
- Inventory Customer Owned Goods (C.O.G.) and complete the associated paperwork correctly.
- Use correct lifting and team-lifting techniques.
- Confirm delivery teams have completed all paperwork correctly.
- Wrap and protect merchandise with appropriate materials before putting it away.
- Coordinate and work effectively with multiple departments to improve processes and maximize efficiency.
- Communicate and interact with fellow associates cooperatively, professionally, and constructively.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Use a hand truck correctly.
- Perform other duties assigned or directed by a supervisor.
Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) matching.
- Weekend premium of $2.00 per hour.
- Third-shift premium of $2.00 per hour.
- Mid-shift premium of $1.00 per hour.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
