Department Manager - Receiving - Watertown, SD

Default Brand; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Runnings in Watertown, SD is seeking a Department Manager for the Receiving department. You will unload truck shipments and distribute merchandise to the sales floor while delivering the highest level of customer service.

You will report to the Store Manager and must be available to work days, nights, and every other weekend, with extensive knowledge of warehouse operations and forklift use. This is a full-time role offering an hourly pay range of $17.00–$19.00 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Forklift experience not required but preferred.
• Customer service training and/or experience preferred.
• Extensive warehouse operations knowledge and forklift use is needed.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate receipt and distribution of merchandise at the store.
• Set priorities for distribution of new merchandise within the department.
• Ensure adequate inventory in all areas of the department.
• Record products received using approved receiving procedures.
• Assist with training and direction provided to new department team members.
• Keep the department clean and organized.
• Ensure safety is practiced when handling merchandise by employees and customers.

Skills

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Self-Starter

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Department Manager - Receiving - Watertown, SD

Job Category: Retail Management

Requisition Number: DEPAR006818

• Posted : August 4, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

We have career opportunity as a Department Manager of our Receiving department. The Department Manager is responsible for unloading truck shipments and distribution of merchandise to the sales floor.Department Managers are responsible to provide the highest level of customer service and report to the Store Manager. This position will require ability to work days, nights, and every other weekend. Extensive knowledge of warehouse operations and forklift use is needed.

Hourly Pay Range: $17.00-$19.00 depending on experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and coordinate thereceipt and distribution of merchandise at the retail store.
• Set priorities for distribution of new merchandise within the assigned department.
• Ensure adequate inventory in all areas of assigned department.
• Utilize appropriate receiving procedures to accurately record products received.
• Assist with the training and direction provided to new department team members.
• Clean & Organize Department
• Ensure that safety is practiced when handling merchandise by employees and customers.

OTHER DUTIES

Other duties as assigned by the Store Manager

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work an irregular work schedule
• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds
• Long periods of standing
• Frequent bending and twisting

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma preferred
• Previous warehouse and forklift experience preferred.
• Customer Service training and or experience preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

• Retail Store Environment.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

Telephone Fax Copy Machine

Computer software and network

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. The company recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

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