Receiving Team Leader

Ollie; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

RX coverage

401K match

Immediate vesting

Associate discount

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Ollie’s in Manitowoc, WI is seeking a Receiving Team Leader to oversee the receiving area, ensure accurate freight flow to the sales floor, maintain back stock, and manage damaged goods to minimize profit loss.

The RTL will plan and unload shipments, verify vendor deliveries, keep the area safe and organized, and supervise associates. This role requires leadership, attention to detail, and a commitment to customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months’ retail experience in a mid-size to large retail service-oriented business preferred.
• Ability to work evenings, 3 shift, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and activities and work within strict timeframes and deadlines.
• Outstanding interpersonal and listening skills.
• Ability to effective communicate information and delegate tasks.
• Must have a positive attitude and the ability to interact well with customers and associates.

Responsibilities

• Plan, unload, check in, and support the merchandising of distribution shipments of merchandise.
• Receive, verify, and merchandise all direct vendor shipments including rolls of carpet, to the sales floor.
• Manage effective freight flow in the receiving area while keeping the area neat and orderly.
• Maintain the safety of the receiving area and equipment.
• Verify pricing and report discrepancies to supervisor.
• Prepare STS transfers, GVC returns and outbound transfers.
• Confirm the accuracy of incoming merchandise.
• Set up and design merchandise displays.
• Ensure customer service standards meet company expectations.
• Direct the work of other Associates assisting with freight flow.
• Act as Manager on Duty as scheduled or assigned.
• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Skills

Retail experience

Evenings/weekends

Effective communication

Sound judgment

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Delegation

Team leadership

Job description

Join our team and live the Ollie-tude!: (Ollie’s Core Values)

• BE A TEAM PLAYER- Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.
• BE CARING- How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?
• BE VALUE OBSESSED- Live the “good stuff cheap” mindset.
• BE COMMITTED- Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.
• BE GROWING- How do we get better every day?
• BE REAL- Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage begins after 90 Days of employment.
• 401K, generous company match with immediate vesting.
• Strong field sales career growth & talent development culture for top performers
• 20% Associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases.
• Vast array of voluntary benefits.

Position Overview:

The Receiving Team Leader (RTL) oversees the efficient operation and maintenance of the receiving area as outlined in the company receiving area plan (RAP). Responsibilities include the accurate, efficient, and timely execution of freight flow to the sales floor in accordance with established processing and visual merchandising standards. Maintain back stock in the receiving area and manage the disposition of damaged goods to minimize profit loss.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, unload, check in, and support the merchandising of distribution shipments of merchandise.
• Receive, verify, and merchandise all direct vendor shipments including rolls of carpet, to the sales floor.
• Manage effective freight flow in the receiving area while keeping the area neat and orderly to include dock, exterior of buildings and the maintenance of material handling equipment.
• Maintain the safety of the receiving area to include eliminating hazards and maintenance of all equipment.
• Adhere to company standards when verifying pricing accuracy of incoming shipments; report errors or shipping discrepancies to immediate supervisor.
• Prepare STS transfers, GVC returns and any other outbound transfers of merchandise or fixtures.
• Confirm the accuracy of all incoming merchandise.
• Set up and design merchandise displays.
• Ensure that all customer service standards are held to company expectations.
• Direct the work of other Associates who are assisting with freight flow processes.
• Act as Manager on Duty as scheduled or assigned to include open and close of the store.
• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of six months’ retail experience in a mid-size to large retail service-oriented business preferred.
• Ability to work evenings, 3 shift, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and activities and work within strict timeframes and deadlines.
• Outstanding interpersonal and listening skills.
• Ability to effective communicate information and delegate tasks.
• Must have a positive attitude and the ability to interact well with customers and associates.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to bend and twist frequently.
• Ability to grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands frequently.
• Ability to squat, kneel, balance, and climb occasionally.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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