Overnight Freight Department Manager

Bi-Mart; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 26,587 - 28,860; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Time Off

On-Demand Payment Option

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Employee Purchase Discount

7 Paid Holidays Annually

Paid Bereavement & Jury Duty Leave

401(k) Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Health Insurance (Full-Time)

Job summary

Bi-Mart in Hood River, OR is seeking an Overnight Freight Department Manager to lead the overnight freight crew, coordinate nightly operations, and ensure merchandise is received, stocked, and displayed accurately for the next business day.

This working leadership role requires strong organization, problem-solving, and the ability to motivate a team while maintaining a safe, productive environment. The PIC assignment offers leadership development and schedule flexibility.

Qualifications

• Lead the overnight freight crew and coordinate nightly operations.
• Ensure merchandise is received, stocked, and displayed accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a safe, productive work environment while motivating the team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Unload delivery trucks and stock merchandise.
• Oversee freight processing and backroom organization.
• Prepare the sales floor for the next business day.
• Enforce safety and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Job description

USD $19.30 - USD $20.95 /Hr.

Are you detail-oriented and do you like problem solving? Are you eager to help others around you? Are you looking for a company you can grow with? If you answered yes to these questions, we want to hear from you! Your local Bi-Mart is looking for a fantastic individual to join the team as a Freight Department Manager.

About Bi-Mart Corporation

We've been a part of the Northwest for over 70 years. Bi-Mart stores are convenient, easy to shop at, and offer real values every day on name brand products. Whether it's the everyday shopping list, a home improvement project, automotive maintenance, or outfitting for the great outdoors, you'll find it and more at your local Bi-Mart. We're part of the neighborhood, and we've served generations of Northwest families with honest values that your family can count on. We also have a long history of giving back to the communities we serve by supporting charitable organizations and worthy causes. Our goal has always been to create more value for our members in our stores and in their communities.

Why work for Bi-Mart?

• Employee-owned
• Growing company
• Great work-life balance
• Community involvement
• Great work environment
• We love our customers!

About The Store Team

Our Store Team works together to keep Bi-Mart stores organized, well-stocked, and ready for each business day. The Overnight Freight Team plays a vital role by receiving, organizing, and stocking merchandise to ensure the store is prepared before customers arrive. As a community-based company, we take pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient store environment.

About The Overnight Freight Department Manager Position

Bi-Mart is looking for a dependable and motivated leader to join our Overnight Freight Team. The Overnight Freight Department Manager leads the overnight freight crew, coordinates nightly operations, and ensures merchandise is received, stocked, and displayed accurately and efficiently. This is a working leadership position. In addition to leading the overnight team, the Overnight Freight Department Manager works alongside team members to unload delivery trucks, organize inventory, stock merchandise, maintain an orderly backroom, and prepare the sales floor for the next business day. Success in this role requires strong organization, problem-solving skills, and the ability to motivate a team while maintaining a safe, productive work environment.

Person in Charge (PIC) Assignment

The Person in Charge (PIC) is a secondary work assignment available to Overnight Freight Department Managers. When scheduled as the PIC, you will serve as the Manager on Duty and provide leadership for overall store operations. Your schedule will flex between your Overnight Freight Department Manager responsibilities and your PIC assignment. When you are not scheduled as the PIC, store management will assume PIC responsibilities, and you will resume your regular department leadership duties.

PIC responsibilities may include

• Serving as the Manager on Duty and providing leadership and direction to store team members.
• Receiving and verifying store shipments.
• Supporting a profitable store by controlling expenses, maintaining in-stock conditions, and ensuring promotional and basic merchandise is presented according to company standards.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and well-organized store while helping identify maintenance concerns.
• Enforcing company policies and ensuring compliance with safety, and operational procedures.
• Helping reduce inventory shrink through loss prevention and operational best practices.
• Protecting company assets and helping minimize potential liabilities.
• Leading by example through professionalism, teamwork, and accountability.
• Overseeing daily store activities, including freight processing, merchandising, stocking, and other operational assignments.

Additional Compensation

Employees receive an additional $2.00 per hour while scheduled and working as the Person in Charge (PIC).

Qualifications include, but are not limited to

• Dependable with excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and support a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to delegate work while ensuring tasks are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move merchandise throughout the shift.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a willingness to lead by example.

Experience

Previous experience as a department lead, cashier, sales associate, bagger, warehouse worker, or other retail positions are a plus.

Prior experience at retail brands such as Target, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Fred Meyer, Safeway, and Albertsons is also an asset!

Schedule

This is an overnight position that operates outside of normal business hours. Team members typically work four 10-hour overnight shifts per week. Scheduled days and hours may vary by location and business needs. Shift schedules may also vary based on workload and operational requirements.

Benefits For All Employees Include

• Personal Time Off (depending on length of service and hours compensated 2 - 4 weeks annually)
• On-Demand Payment Option
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Employee Purchase Discount
• 7 Paid Holidays Annually
• Paid Bereavement & Jury Duty Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Benefits For Full-Time Employees Also Include

• Health/Prescription/Vision/Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• All Employee benefits will meet or exceed requirements set forth by state and federal laws.

Pay

Bi-weekly / On-Demand

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Bi-Mart. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.