What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler III Returns position at Emerson?
Job Description
Are you a skilled Powered Equipment Operator looking to grow your career in a dynamic and fast-paced distribution environment? Emerson has an exciting opportunity for a Material Handler III – Returns on first shift at our Olive Branch, Mississippi distribution center. In this role, you will safely and efficiently move materials throughout the warehouse using powered equipment such as reach trucks and pallet jacks. You will support warehouse operations by stocking incoming materials, completing replenishment activities, and picking orders while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.
As part of the Returns team, you will also be responsible for processing customer returns, performing light assembly work, re-boxing products, and supporting the breakdown and inspection of returned materials. Your contributions will help ensure efficient inventory management and a positive customer experience.
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
You’re a dedicated team player with a passion for safety and quality, thriving in a fast-paced environment where every task counts. You’re results-driven, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering excellence in everything you do. You enjoy multi-tasking; and apply knowledge of the organization to advance multiple objectives.
For This Role, You Will Need:
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
About Us
WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com .
About Emerson
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
No calls or agencies please.
Are you a skilled Powered Equipment Operator looking to grow your career in a dynamic and fast-paced distribution environment? Emerson has an exciting opportunity for a Material Handler III – Returns on first shift at our Olive Branch, Mississippi distribution center. In this role, you will safely and efficiently move materials throughout the warehouse using powered equipment such as reach trucks and pallet jacks. You will support warehouse operations by stocking incoming materials, completing replenishment activities, and picking orders while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.
As part of the Returns team, you will also be responsible for processing customer returns, performing light assembly work, re-boxing products, and supporting the breakdown and inspection of returned materials. Your contributions will help ensure efficient inventory management and a positive customer experience.
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Assembly of raw materials to make finished goods.
- Use and return documents to breakdown and process customer returns into warehouse WMS system.
- Repackaging and relabeling damaged boxes to per company standards to ensure it is in sellable condition.
- Transport material on certified powered equipment as needed
- Follow to safety policies and procedures.
- Perform necessary housekeeping duties to maintain clean work environment.
- Maintain safe actions on and off the equipment in compliance with all safety rules/regulations required by Emerson, federal, state and local provisions.
- Ability to work overtime and weekends when necessary.
- Promote a sense of urgency and supports and reinforces individual accountability with other team members.
- Quickly and decisively act in fast and changing unpredictable situations.
- Show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations while identifying opportunities to optimize processes.
- Unpack, sort, count, re-box, receive, document and put away product that has an approved return material authorization form.
You’re a dedicated team player with a passion for safety and quality, thriving in a fast-paced environment where every task counts. You’re results-driven, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering excellence in everything you do. You enjoy multi-tasking; and apply knowledge of the organization to advance multiple objectives.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a warehouse environment.
- Minimum 1 Year Experienced powered equipment operator
- Self-motivated and dependable
- Must have experience using a WMS system
- Must have strong attention to detail
- Must have basic computer skills
- Ability to stand, squat, bend, lift, push and pull for shift all product/carton weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Good communication and collaboration skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
- Follow directions and see the task through safely.
- Ability to pass a physical examination and pre-employment drug screening.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
- Previous experience in a related returns role
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
About Us
WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com .
About Emerson
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
No calls or agencies please.