Seasonal Retail Receiving Associate

Location: Hanover, Maryland, United States

Department: Physical Retail In-Store

Team: Physical Retail

About the Role

Wayfair is seeking a Seasonal Retail Receiving Associate for its returns Outlet retail store in Hanover, Maryland. This seasonal part-time role, offering 20 hours per week at a starting rate of $17.50/hour, focuses on warehouse and logistics operations within a physical retail environment. Associates will handle the receiving, processing, and organization of returned inventory, ensuring efficient flow in a high-volume outlet setting. Weekends and dayshift availability are required, aligning with store hours from 10am-8pm Monday-Saturday and 11am-7pm Sunday, providing hands-on experience in Wayfair's innovative retail logistics model. Ideal candidates demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic, upholding Wayfair standards in all tasks. While temporary, this position offers rapid growth, constant learning, and potential for ongoing opportunities in operations and visual merchandising. Join the team reinventing home retail by managing the backend logistics of outlet merchandise, from receipt to store readiness, in a dynamic environment emphasizing efficiency and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Process retail receiving of returned and outlet inventory
• Handle physical receipt and inspection of goods in the returns outlet store
• Organize and stock merchandise in warehouse-style retail environment
• Maintain store operations standards for logistics and inventory flow
• Support visual merchandising of outlet products
• Assist in dynamic store challenges related to returns processing
• Uphold safety and efficiency in receiving operations
• Collaborate with team on weekend and dayshift logistics tasks

Required Qualifications

• Must be available for 20 hours per week
• Weekends and dayshift availability required
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to uphold Wayfair standards at all times
• Eligible to work in the US
• Available for seasonal part-time role

Preferred Qualifications

• Retail or warehouse experience
• Interest in operations and visual merchandising
• Demonstrated rapid growth potential

Required Skills

• Inventory receiving and processing
• Warehouse organization
• Attention to detail in inspections
• Team collaboration
• Time management for shift schedules
• Physical stamina for handling goods
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Adaptability to dynamic challenges
• Upholding operational standards
• Weekend availability
• Dayshift reliability

Benefits

• Starting pay of $17.50/hour flat rate
• Room to grow with tenure
• Potential for permanent opportunities based on performance
• Rapid career growth in dynamic retail operations
• Constant learning environment
• Part of team reinventing home retail logistics

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