Freight Operations Associate - Full-Time

Scheels•Johnstown, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Scheels is seeking a dedicated Freight Operations Associate to join their team. This full-time role is crucial for maintaining efficient operations within the company's backroom and warehouse spaces. As an employee-owner, you will contribute to a culture that prioritizes personalized customer experiences, teamwork, continuous learning, ownership, and integrity. The position involves organizing, managing, and transporting freight and fixtures, coordinating with the receiving team, planning for seasonal shipments, and assisting customers with product retrieval and loading. The role also includes maintaining workspace appearance, proper equipment usage, assisting with building maintenance (snow/debris removal), and updating warehouse inventory. Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills are essential, as is the ability to be flexible and assist in various operational areas as needed.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED), one to three months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Candidate must be at least 21 years of age.
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.
Very heavy work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.

Responsibilities

Assist associates by organizing, managing, and cleaning backroom spaces and fixture storage areas.
Organize, communicate, and coordinate scheduling effectively with all levels within the organization before transporting freight/fixtures to the various departments/off-site warehouse.
Coordinate with the receiving team to maintain a high level of organization in the freight room and drop zone.
Plan for a large seasonal shipment in addition to maintaining the flow of freight all year.
Assist customers and salespeople with retrieving and loading purchased products.
Maintain orderly appearance of personal workspace and surrounding areas, including off-site warehouses.
Be knowledgeable of all equipment and tools, and how to use them properly.
Assist in the removal of snow and debris from walkways, rooftops, and landscaping around the building.
Update warehouse inventory.
Strong organizational and attention to detail skills. Strong oral/written communication and presentation skills to communicate effectively and promptly.
Ability to work with a team. Able to fill in or help out to cover absences in the area (including but not limited to: going on deliveries, helping with product builds / set-ups, filling in for Merchandisers as needed, etc.).
Other duties as assigned by the leadership team.