Customer Returns Associate– Automotive Parts Location: Petersburg, VAPay: $18/hourSchedule: Full-Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm Now Hiring Customer Returns Associates!Qualified Staffing is hiring a Customer Returns Associate for an automotive parts and accessories warehouse in Petersburg, VA. This position works within the Quality Assurance department and is responsible for inspecting returned merchandise, documenting product condition, processing returns, and determining the appropriate next step for returned items. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous warehouse, inventory, quality assurance, or returns experience who has strong attention to detail and good decision-making skills. What You’ll Do
Inspect returned automotive parts and merchandise for damage, signs of use, or missing components
Review customer return documentation and product information for accuracy
Create and complete internal return documentation
Document shipping damage and photograph damaged merchandise when required
Determine the appropriate disposition of returned products, including returning items to stock, returning them to the vendor, or identifying items for scrap
Identify the correct warehouse location for returned merchandise
Record customer-reported concerns and any additional issues found during inspection
Repackage approved merchandise and prepare it for warehouse put-away
Assist the Customer Service team with questions or clarification regarding returned products
Help maintain an accurate, organized, and efficient returns process
Perform other warehouse and Quality Assurance duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
Previous warehouse, inventory, quality assurance, or returns processing experience required
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to make sound decisions based on established policies and procedures
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Basic math skills
High school diploma or GED required
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, grasp, and perform repetitive motions
Ability to climb ladders of varying heights
Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs. to approximately four feet
Good vision, hearing, and manual dexterity for inspecting and handling merchandise
Why Work With Qualified Staffing?
Competitive benefits including healthcare, vacation/holiday pay, and 401(k)
One application gives you access to multiple job opportunities nationwide
Fast, friendly responses—typically within 24–48 hours
About Qualified StaffingQualified Staffing partners with leading companies to provide temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hire opportunities in light industrial, administrative, skilled trades, and manufacturing environments. Our team is committed to helping you find the right opportunity and grow your career. INDRic
Numbers & Facts
Location
Petersburg, VA
Skills
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Manual Dexterityunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Parts Salesunmatched
Policy Developmentunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Product Documentationunmatched
Product Merchandisingunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Returns Processingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
Warehousingunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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