Retail Freight Team Leader

Ollie's Bargain Outlet; City of Oswego (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX after

401K with company match

20% Associate discount on Ollie’s

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Oswego, NY is seeking a Receiving Team Leader to oversee the receiving area, freight flow to the sales floor, and back stock management. You will ensure timely processing of shipments, verify vendor shipments, and lead a team to maintain visual merchandising standards.

Responsibilities include acting as Manager on Duty, opening/closing the store, and coordinating with associates to meet deadlines. Requires a high school diploma and 6 months retail experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 6 months retail experience.
• Schedule flexibility for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and delegate tasks.
• Positive attitude and strong customer/associate relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan, unload, check in, and support merchandising of shipments.
• Receive, verify, and merchandise direct vendor shipments.
• Manage freight flow, maintain dock safety and equipment.
• Ensure accurate merchandise and set up displays.
• Process outbound transfers of merchandise and fixtures.
• Direct work of other associates and act as Manager on Duty.
• Open and close the store as assigned.

Skills

Customer interaction

Team leadership

Time management

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Store 187 Oswego, NY
293 A State Road 104
Oswego, NY 13126, USA

• Pay or shift range: $19.25 USD to $20.25 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

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.
• 20% Associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases.
• Vast array of voluntary benefits.

Please note: The job title used in this posting may differ from Ollie’s internal job title to better align with industry standards and help candidates identify opportunities that match their experience. The official job title assigned upon hire will reflect Ollie’s internal job classification structure.

Internal Job Title: Receiving Team Leader

Position Overview:

The Receiving Team Leader serves as a store keyholder and oversees the efficient operation and maintenance of the receiving area as outlined in the company receiving area plan. 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.

Manage effective freight flow in the receiving area while maintaining equipment and a safe, orderly dock and exterior.

• Adhere to company standards confirm the accuracy of all incoming merchandise and set up and design merchandise displays.
• Prepare and process outbound transfers of merchandise and fixtures as required.
• Direct the work of other Associates who are assisting with freight flow processes.
• Act as Manager on Duty and complete any additional responsibilities as assigned including opening and closing of the store.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 6 months experience with a mid- to large-size retailer.
• Schedule flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and delegate tasks while working within strict timeframes and deadlines.
• 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 and work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

This pay represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. Pay ranges may be different in other locations. Actual associate pay will be based on work location, position, experience, skill level, qualifications, and other relevant factors. Associate will not be compensated below the minimum wage for the specific location where the individual has applied in accordance with city, county, and state requirements.

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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