Retail Receiving Associate

Location: Hanover, Maryland, United States

Department: Physical Retail In-Store

Team: Physical Retail

About the Role

Wayfair's Retail Receiving Associate role at the Hanover, Maryland returns Outlet store is a part-time position (20 hours/week) focused on warehouse and logistics operations within a physical retail environment. Starting at $17.50/hour with tenure growth, this role involves receiving, inspecting, and processing returns inventory to support efficient store operations. Ideal for those seeking rapid career advancement, constant learning, and dynamic challenges in a high-volume outlet setting, requiring weekends and dayshift availability to align with store hours (Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-7pm). As a key player in Wayfair's reinvented home retail model, the associate acts as a brand ambassador while handling core logistics tasks like unloading shipments, organizing stock, and maintaining inventory accuracy. This position offers substantial benefits including company discounts, 401(k) matching, referral bonuses, and promotion pathways, emphasizing operational efficiency in returns processing and warehouse flow specific to Wayfair's outlet logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and process incoming returns and shipments at the outlet store
• Inspect and organize inventory for retail display and logistics flow
• Handle physical unloading and staging of goods in warehouse area
• Maintain accurate inventory records for operations efficiency
• Assist in store operations as a brand ambassador
• Support rapid turnover of returns inventory
• Collaborate with team on weekend and dayshift logistics tasks
• Ensure compliance with safety standards in receiving operations
• Contribute to outlet store's dynamic inventory management

Required Qualifications

• Availability for part-time schedule of 20 hours per week
• Weekends and dayshift availability required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail outlet environment
• Physical ability to handle receiving and processing tasks
• Commitment to brand ambassadorship
• Interest in rapid career growth and constant learning
• Reliability for dynamic challenges in logistics operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in warehouse receiving or retail logistics
• Familiarity with returns processing in outlet stores
• Experience in high-volume inventory handling

Required Skills

• Inventory receiving and processing
• Physical stamina for lifting and moving goods
• Attention to detail in inspections
• Team collaboration in fast-paced settings
• Time management for shift schedules
• Customer-facing brand representation
• Adaptability to dynamic warehouse challenges
• Basic logistics and operations knowledge
• Weekend and dayshift reliability
• Organizational skills for stock management
• Safety awareness in handling operations
• Rapid learning for growth opportunities

Benefits

• Starting flat rate of $17.50 per hour with tenure-based growth
• Growth opportunities including conversions and promotions
• Wayfair company discount
• 401(k) with company match
• Referral bonuses
• Part-time schedule with 20 hours per week
• Dynamic learning environment in retail logistics

Wayfair is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.