Market Delivery Warehouse Associate - Days

Lowes • Paterson, NJ

20d • $21 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing warehouse operations, including receiving and shipping freight, product assembly, inventory management, and utilizing warehouse management systems. The associate will also be involved in processing returns, managing claims, and maintaining relationships with vendors and logistics partners. The position requires a focus on maintaining a safe and organized work environment and participating in sustainability programs.

Requirements

• High School diploma

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 Years of directly related experience in inventory and return processes
• Experience working with vendors
• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
• Proficiency with warehouse technology and inventory systems
• Comfortable working independently and in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Forklift certification may be required

Responsibilities

• Unload and receive inbound shipments from distribution centers and vendors (appliances, grills, OPE, etc.)
• Stage next-day and future delivery items from or for external delivery teams (XDT)
• Load and ship outbound freight to DCs and reverse vendors (e.g., Outlet, Liquidity)
• Complete product assembly and conduct pre-delivery inspections
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Operate recycling equipment (e.g., balers, trash compactors) and participate in sustainability programs
• Perform daily inventory reconciliation, cycle counts, audits, adjustments, and inventory reporting
• Manage all functions in the Warehouse Management System (WMS), including scanning, dispatching, and validation
• Generate and monitor reports, including RTM worklists and damaged-on-hand reports
• Utilize systems such as MS Office, Blue Yonder, and My Red Vest to support inventory accuracy and logistics coordination
• Execute the Return to Manufacturer (RTM) program, ensuring accurate documentation, vendor communication, and credit processing
• Process and disposition damaged, discontinued, defective, special order, and canceled merchandise
• Secure return authorizations from vendors and submit credits for customer-returned items
• Communicate regularly with third-party logistics (3PL) partners to address and resolve delivery claims
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with vendors, liquidation partners, BDC, and outlet teams
• Resolve customer and cargo issues, and ensure claims are updated in Lowe’s systems

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life and Other insurance
• Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 401(k) Retirement account with company match
• Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services and no-cost counseling for all kinds of needs
• Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
• Business Travel Accident insurance
• Maternity and Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Lowe's Associate Discount and broad discount platform
• Other discretionary benefits (based on eligibility) include annual bonuses, enrollment in Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan, and grant awards

What This Job Offers

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