Customer Returns and Shipping Associate
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This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years
- Must know
- Customer serviceSales
- Work
- On-site in Columbia
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Customer service94%Sales28%of 144 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 10, 2026 · still open
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Job Title: Customer Returns and Shipping Associate
About the Role
Provide exceptional customer service and support customers with their shipping needs and unpackaged returns in a retail store. Be collaborative and inclusive within a fun, team-oriented retail culture. Training is provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct all Full-Serve Shipping and Unpackaged Returns activities, including customer engagement and preparing packages for pick-up for 3rd party carriers.
- Provide strong customer service for services such as Amazon returns or shipping packages via UPS.
- Engage with customers to understand their shipping needs and explain different shipping options.
- Maintain the shipping area to ensure efficient processing and storage of packages.
- Ensure necessary supplies for shipping and returns are in stock.
- Provide exceptional customer service to create a positive and inviting environment.
- Use basic selling skills to engage customers and present solutions.
- Be flexible with responsibilities, including online pick-ups, cleaning, and other assigned duties.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Able to work a flexible schedule based on store needs.
- Must be able to engage with customers and understand their needs to drive additional sales.
- Ability to lift/push/move materials up to 100 pounds.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, ability to multi-task, and manage priorities.
- Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
- Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational, and cooperative manner.
- Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.