Also called: Reverse Logistics Associate, Returns Grader
Inspects returned products and decides whether they can be resold, refurbished, or recycled.
A box of returned sneakers arrives; you check if they've been worn, grade their condition, and route them to resale, outlet, or donation. Billions of dollars of returns flow through these centers.
Estimated.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average. Growing with online shopping returns.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI vision now grades many returns; judging odd items and repairs stays human, with fewer workers.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply at fulfillment centers or returns processing companies
Classes: Math, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-7064.
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