Processing Associate

Scheels; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with Roth options

Health coverage including medical, HSA

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Scheels in Springfield, IL is hiring for a store associate. The role involves handling merchandise, pricing, and stocking with focus on accuracy and team collaboration. The position offers health coverage, ESOP ownership, and a schedule Monday–Friday 8am–4pm with possible evenings and weekends.

Employees enjoy an ESOP, a 401(k) with Roth options, and generous time off benefits. The company emphasizes teamwork, attentiveness to customers, and pride in ownership across daily tasks.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related experience and/or training.
• Strong organization and attention to detail; ability to multitask and solve problems.
• Professional and respectful in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming merchandise with efficiency to ensure correct counts.
• Tag, fold, hang and price merchandise for the floor or back stock.
• Assist Merchandising Teams in distributing items to the proper Specialty Shop.
• Operate a pallet jack and move shipments between platforms.
• Maintain safe and orderly work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Team player

Tools

Inventory scanner

Job description

Springfield Scheels
3801 S MacArthur Blvd
Springfield, IL 62711, USA

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

As an employee-owner, you’re expected to actively contribute to a culture that thrives on:

• 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:

• Handle incoming merchandise with efficiency to ensure correct counts
• Tag, fold, hang and price merchandise to be put out on the sales floor or in back stock
• Assist the Merchandising Teams in distributing items to correct the Specialty Shop
• Organize clothing hangers and size labels
• Break down cardboard boxes and dispose of them in the trash compactor
• Operate a pallet jack to move shipments between platforms, storage, and work areas
• Perform work efficiently and effectively with a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate strong organization, attention to detail, ability to multitask and problem-solving skills
• Ability to navigate a computer and a handheld inventory computer/scanner
• Be professional in appearance and attitude, contribute to a positive team atmosphere by treating others with respect and consideration, while taking pride in being part of a winning team
• Maintain an orderly appearance of personal workspace and surrounding areas, leading to a safe work environment
• Perform all other duties as assigned by leadership

Education & Experience:

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and 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.

Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 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 minimises the risk of injury.

Compensation/Schedule:

Compensation for this position starts at $16 per hour. Must be flexible to work assigned schedule between 8am-4pm Monday through Friday. Schedule may include varied evenings and weekends as needed. Average hours per week is 38 hours.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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