Warehouse Returns Specialist

This role is located onsite in Littleton, CO. About Emporia Energy Emporia is a leading technology company revolutionizing home energy by providing affordable, integrated solutions that empower homeowners to optimize energy usage to reduce costs and carbon footprint. Emporia’s Home Energy Management Platform is a powerful software system that connects their Vue Home Energy Monitor, Level 2 EV Charger, Smart Plugs, Home Battery, and third-party thermostats and appliances. By automating energy use through real-time monitoring and scheduling, the platform optimizes consumption, reduces costs, and simplifies home energy management—all within one intuitive app.  With over 400,000 U.S. homes running Emporia’s energy management and EV charging hardware, we are now launching a national Third-Party Owned (TPO) home battery Virtual Power Plant — placing industrial-rated home batteries in residential homes to deliver power redundancy, utility cost savings, and grid peak demand services. By reducing energy waste and saving customers money, we’re helping create a healthier planet and a brighter future. For more information, visit emporiaenergy.com.  Mission, Vision and Values Emporia was founded in 2018 with a clear purpose to revolutionize home energy, generate tangible customer savings, and accelerate the transition to a lower carbon future. We are striving to become the world's leading home energy management platform and build the largest virtual power plant. Customers First: We deliver exceptional service with empathy and responsiveness, building lasting trust in every interaction. Own the Outcome: We think like owners, taking responsibility for results and holding ourselves and each other accountable. Win Together: We succeed together through honesty, humility and humanity. Grit Gets it Done: We work hard, stay passionate, and persevere through challenges. Better Every Day: We challenge the status quo, take smart risks and aim to improve 1% every day. Role Overview  Every returned product that comes through our warehouse needs to be evaluated, and documented correctly. The Warehouse Returns Specialist owns this process from start to finish. This includes sorting and inspecting incoming returns, determining product condition, routing units through the correct triage path, and keeping accurate records so the rest of the company can trust what happened to every returned unit. This role sits at the intersection of warehouse operations and customer support. You'll work hands-on with physical inventory while also coordinating closely with Customer Support, other Emporia warehouses/3PL partners to make sure refunds, exchanges, and warranty claims move quickly and accurately. We're not looking for a returns or logistics expert — we're looking for someone detail-oriented, reliable, and eager to learn our systems and processes. Responsibilities Returns Processing● Receive and process small parcel returns arriving via USPS, UPS, DHL, and FedEx — including customer warranty and full-refund returns as well as Amazon returns● Process refunds, exchanges, and warranty claims promptly and accurately using company tools● Inspect all returned chargers and determine condition (new vs. other)● Receive and sort returns using company tools to document return quality and triage results● Rework and refurbish returns to add to sellable inventory Documentation & Systems● Ensure every return is logged and documented using company tools● Use company tools to fill in any missing order or customer details needed to complete a ticket● Follow the established Triage Process, which defines the correct routing and handling for each return type● Coordinate with Customer Support to complete warranty tickets Cross-Functional Communication● Collaborate with Customer Support via Slack to help resolve customer inquiries and requests● Communicate with Emporia 3PL partners via email order changes or coordination are needed● Share accurate, timely information with the right people to keep problem-solving efficient across teams Mail & Shipping● Retrieve mail and packages from the mailbox and deliver mail to the designated recipients● Assist the Warehouse Lead with daily shipping requirements as needed AI & Technology● Use AI tools, including Claude, regularly● Build comfort using AI as part of daily workflow to speed up processes over time Required Skills & Qualifications ● Full-time, onsite presence required in Littleton, CO● Hours of operation: 8–5 / M–F (subject to change as business needs dictate)● Strong attention to detail, especially using company tools● Comfortable with physical warehouse work, including handling boxes and pallets● Must be able to lift minimum 50lbs● Able to follow structured return and triage processes while using good judgment on edge cases● Comfortable with technology, including warehouse and support software, email, and Slack — detailed technical experience is not required, but flexibility and eagerness to learn are essential● Strong written communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and external shipping/3PL partners● Openness to learning and using AI tools as part of your daily workflow   What We Offer 💰 Compensation: $24.00 per hour starting pay. 🏥 Benefits: medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), employee stock option program, paid holidays plus unlimited PTO, discounts on Emporia products and partner offerings. 📈 Career Growth: Be part of a fast-growing company at the forefront of home energy innovation. A resume is required to be considered for this position. New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check. Note: Applicants must have authorization to work with the U.S. without sponsorship. Sponsorship for this position is not available. Any communication to applicants relating to the Emporia Energy hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domains emporiaenergy.com or no-reply@us.greenhouse-mail.io. If in the course of the application or hiring process with Emporia Energy you are contacted through another domain, are requested to provide banking or other sensitive information, or you note any other suspicious activity, please contact cybersecurity@emporiaenergy.com. Emporia Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We will make reasonable accommodations for any qualified applicant with a disability, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation and that the accommodation would not impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please let us know if you believe you require reasonable accommodation, or if you would like assistance to complete an application or to participate in an interview at the company.