Last-Mile Warehouse Associate

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement account with company

Employee Discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. is seeking a Market Delivery Warehouse Associate to support last-mile delivery operations, manage inbound/outbound shipments, and maintain accurate inventory. The role collaborates with internal teams, 3PL partners, and vendors to ensure smooth processing of returns and staging for delivery.

You will operate the Warehouse Management System and perform daily cycle counts, with emphasis on safety and efficiency in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous experience in distribution center operations or warehouse settings.
• Proficiency operating power equipment (e.g., forklift, reach truck).
• Detail-oriented with strong math, reading comprehension, and computer skills.
• Spatial reasoning for effective product positioning.

Responsibilities

• Unload and receive inbound shipments from distribution centers and vendors (appliances, grills, OPE, etc.).
• Stage next-day and future delivery items from or for external delivery teams (XDT).
• Load and ship outbound freight to DCs and reverse vendors (e.g., Outlet, Liquidity).
• Complete product assembly and conduct pre-delivery inspections.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Operate recycling equipment and participate in sustainability programs.
• Perform daily inventory reconciliation, cycle counts, audits, adjustments, and inventory reporting.
• Manage all functions in the Warehouse Management System (WMS), including scanning, dispatching, and validation.
• Generate and monitor reports, including RTM worklists and damaged-on-hand reports.
• Utilize systems such as MS Office, Blue Yonder, and My Red Vest to support inventory accuracy and logistics coordination.
• Execute the Return to Manufacturer (RTM) program, ensuring accurate documentation, vendor communication, and credit processing.
• Process and disposition damaged, discontinued, defective, special order, and canceled merchandise.
• Secure return authorizations from vendors and submit credits for customer-returned items.
• Communicate regularly with third-party logistics (3PL) partners to address and resolve delivery claims.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with vendors, liquidation partners, BDC, and outlet teams.
• Resolve customer and cargo issues, and ensure claims are updated in Lowe’s systems.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Thrives in fast-paced environments

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Reach truck

WMS

MS Office

Blue Yonder

My Red Vest

Job description

Lowe's Companies, Inc. is seeking a Market Delivery Warehouse Associate to support last-mile delivery operations, manage inbound/outbound shipments, and maintain accurate inventory. The role collaborates with internal teams, 3PL partners, and vendors to ensure smooth processing of returns and staging for delivery.

You will operate the Warehouse Management System and perform daily cycle counts, with emphasis on safety and efficiency in a fast-paced warehouse environment.