Receiving Team Leader: Lead Freight & Merchandising

Ollie's Bargain Outlet; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, RX coverage (

401K with immediate vesting match

20% Associate discount

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Harvey, LA is seeking a Receiving Team Leader to oversee the receiving area, ensuring accurate and timely freight flow to the sales floor while maintaining back stock and coordinating with associates.

The RTL will set up displays, verify pricing, manage transfers, and lead the team on duty, with duties expanding as needed. This role requires retail experience, strong communication, organization, and a commitment to safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of retail experience preferred.
• Ability to work evenings, 3rd shift, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.

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.

Skills

Retail experience

Communication

Judgment

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Delegation

Customer service

Job description

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Harvey, LA is seeking a Receiving Team Leader to oversee the receiving area, ensuring accurate and timely freight flow to the sales floor while maintaining back stock and coordinating with associates.

The RTL will set up displays, verify pricing, manage transfers, and lead the team on duty, with duties expanding as needed. This role requires retail experience, strong communication, organization, and a commitment to safety and customer service.