Freight/Receiving Associate

Scheels; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with Roth options

Associates discounts

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off, holidays

Job summary

Scheels seeks a warehouse associate to unload and unpack shipments, organize inbound freight, inspect items, and record shortages or overages. You will develop and execute claims on mis-ships, work with merchandisers to move items to backstock or the warehouse, and attach price tags. Pallet jack operation and basic computer use are required.

Starting pay is $33,000–$35,000 annually. This role typically runs Monday–Friday daytime hours, with occasional evenings or weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 months warehouse or freight receiving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload and unpack shipments.
• Organize and prioritize inbound freight to efficiently receive inventory.
• Examine shipments, reject damaged items, and record shortages/overages.
• Develop and execute claims on mis-ships and defective products.
• Work with merchandisers to distribute items to backstock or the warehouse.
• Attach identification and price tags to items.
• Operate pallet jack to move shipments between platforms, backstock, or the warehouse.
• Navigate a computer (Google Suite, AS400) and a phone for inventory and receiving tasks.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Scheels Company Goals

We strive to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners.

What We Commit To – Our Employee Ownership Values

• Delivering a Personalized WOW Customer Experience
• Every customer interaction is an opportunity to exceed expectations
• We focus on making every visit memorable, personalized, and impactful
• Having a Team-First, Winning Mentality
• We succeed together by supporting one another and celebrating team wins
• Collaboration and unity drive our performance and customer experience
• Learning and Adapting to Constant Change
• We embrace growth, innovation, and feedback
• Change is not a barrier–it’s a catalyst for improvement and excellence
• Taking Pride in Our Work and Thinking Like Owners
• Every task matters, and we take full responsibility for the results
• Ownership means accountability, care, and drive to go above and beyond
• Expecting Honesty and Integrity in All That We Do
• Trust is the foundation of our relationships–with customers and with each other
• We act with transparency, fairness, and respect at all times

Responsibilities

• Unload and unpack shipping trucks
• Ability to organize and prioritize incoming freight to efficiently and accurately receive inventory
• Examine shipments, reject damaged items, and record shortages/overages
• Develop and execute claims on mis-ships and defective products
• Work with specialty shop managers and merchandisers to distribute items to correct backstock or the warehouse
• Assist merchandisers by attaching identification and price tags
• Operate motorized or non-motorized pallet jack to move shipments between platforms, backstock, or the warehouse
• Ability to navigate a personal computer (Google Suite, AS400, etc.) and a phone (inventory, pricing, receiving, etc.)

Compensation

Starting $33,000-$35,000 annually

Schedule Requirements

This position if typically Monday through Friday daytimes hours, but may include some evening or weekends hours as needed

Education & Experience

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or general education degree and/or 1-3 months of warehouse or freight receiving experience.

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.

Very heavy work

Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates

Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.

Benefits

At SCHEELS, we offer a full range of benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) with Roth options, associate discounts, and full health coverage—including medical, HSA, dental, and vision. We also offer accident and hospital indemnity insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and time to recharge through paid time off, holiday pay, maternity leave, and bereavement leave. (Note: Additional leave benefits may apply based on your state of employment.)

Learn more about what it means to be an owner at SCHEELS on our Careers Page.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.