Returns Associate

Position: Returns Associate (MON-FRI)
JOIN US AND "CREATE YOUR VISION"

PRIME LINE - POWERED BY S&S ACTIVEWEAR

Prime Line, the hard goods division of S&S, brings promotional product distributors top products in the best-selling categories. Backed by high achieving commercial groups, Prime Line is here to service every need a customer may have.

ABOUT US

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the "critical link" that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.).

At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.

Our success has compounded since the Company's humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.

This position is part of our PRIME division, operating under the S&S Activewear parent company. PRIME plays a key role in delivering specialized solutions while aligning with the broader mission and values of S&S Activewear.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Returns Associate will process product returns and information while supporting the warehouse staff and other departments, High-volume, fast-paced working environment. The Returns Associate will answer questions, input accurate return information on customer accounts and perform general warehouse duties, including material picks and deliveries, and warehouse cleanup. The Returns Team Member at S&S Activewear and all employees must adhere to the guidelines presented in the S&S Activewear Employee Handbook.

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

Hourly: $18.30 (starting rate)

Monday - Friday (5am - 1:30pm), Full-Time

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your life, health, and future. Benefits begin 0-90 days after hire and include Vacation, Personal, and Sick time;
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage;
Flexible Spending Accounts; and a 401(k) plan. You'll also enjoy discounts on brand-name apparel, fun employee events, and meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement. Join a company that invests in you from day one.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Unpack returned merchandise and assess paperwork sent in with return instructions for proper return procedures.
• Process returned goods in a timely manner.
• Inspect returned merchandise, checking for quality and condition of product to determine return category.
• Receive merchandise, following all security and safety return procedures for each product type.
• Distribute returned items to their proper location considering all factors including the value of the product, its condition and type of return.
• Input clear customer account notes in internal computer systems, communicating return reasons, customer feedback and instructions to ensure accurate processing.
• Identify critical distribution issues and report them to the team lead/supervisor.
• Data entry as needed.
• Identify and input defective products to be returned to mills.
• Act professionally and remain focused while working
• Safely operate all warehouse equipment
• Follow directions of leadership
• Perform cleaning activities as required
• Maintain a safe and clean warehouse
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by management

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Prior experience in a distribution, warehouse, or other inventory handling environment.
• Knowledge and ability to operate inventory control and related computer software.
• Actively support team concepts and effectively communicate with team members.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Maintain individual productivity and quality standards according to department.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Six months experience in a similar Warehouse position
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to operate a warehouse equipment and machinery.
• Must be comfortable using electronic devices.
• Can lift and carry up to 50lbs on occasion with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Basic math skills, ability to count, add, and subtract numbers quickly and accurately.
• Ability to…