Part-Time Returns Processing Associate-Night Shift – Fridley MN
Part-Time Opportunity in Fridley, MN
Job Title: Returns Processing Associate - Night Shift – Flexible Part-Time Role Employer: Amazon (Hiring for part-time roles in Fridley) Location: Fridley, MN
Compensation (Part-Time): $20-$24/Hour (approx. $26.6k/Year) Benefits: A competitive part-time compensation package. Excellent work-life balance for part-time staff in Fridley.
Day-to-Day
Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible part-time role at our Fridley location.
- This part-time role in Fridley is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Amazon part-time team in Fridley, MN is growing.
- Benefit from working part-time in Fridley, a key hub for the Reverse Logistics industry.
Master the Reverse Supply Chain Overnight
Not every journey ends at the customer's doorstep. When items are sent back, they enter the complex and highly analytical world of reverse logistics. As a Night Shift Returns Processing Associate, you are the midnight detective of the warehouse. If you possess a meticulous eye for detail, strong computer skills, and prefer a stationary, analytical environment over the heavy physical lifting of traditional warehouse jobs, this is an exceptional opportunity to build a long-term Amazon career while enjoying the benefits of working nights.
The Science of Midnight Returns
Working in a specialized Returns Node (C-Returns) during the graveyard shift is fundamentally different from a fulfillment center. The environment is extremely quiet, fully climate-controlled, and highly individualized. You will be stationed at a dual-monitor computer terminal, working methodically through the night to inspect, grade, and route returned merchandise. Your decisions directly impact Amazon's financial recovery and sustainability efforts by keeping perfectly good items out of landfills.
- Condition Grading & Fraud Detection: You will carefully open returned packages and inspect the items against strict digital guidelines. You must determine if an item is unopened, gently used, missing critical parts, or damaged. You will also be trained to identify return fraud.
- Data Entry & Customer Resolution: Based on your physical inspection, you will input specific condition codes into the warehouse management software. Your accurate data entry triggers the automated system to issue the correct financial refund to the customer's account by morning.
- Repackaging & Routing: Items deemed "Sellable" will be meticulously cleaned, re-bagged, and given a new barcode (LPN) so they can be routed back to a fulfillment center at dawn. Items that are damaged are digitally routed for liquidation or safe recycling.
A Sustainable Night Career Path
This overnight role offers a fantastic gateway into Amazon's quality assurance, loss prevention, and data analysis departments. We support your career growth with extra shift differential pay for working nights, along with our famous Day 1 benefits, which include comprehensive health insurance without waiting periods, a 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, and access to the Career Choice tuition reimbursement program. Candidates must be 18+ and possess excellent reading comprehension and basic computer literacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Returns Processing Associate-Night Shift – Fridley MN position pay at Amazon?
This role offers a pay range of $20 - $24. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Fridley.
Where is this Returns Processing Associate-Night Shift – Fridley MN job located?
This position is based in Fridley, MN. Amazon has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Fridley.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Returns Processing Associate-Night Shift – Fridley MN job?
No prior experience is required. Amazon provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
What are the overnight shift hours?
Overnight shifts at Amazon in Fridley typically run from approximately 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM, though exact times may vary by facility. Night shift roles often come with shift differential pay on top of the base rate.
How many hours per week is this part-time Returns Processing Associate-Night Shift – Fridley MN role?
Part-time positions at Amazon generally range from 20 to 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling options. Exact hours depend on business needs and your availability.
What benefits does Amazon offer for this position?
Amazon provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
