Retail Freight Associate

Retail Stores•Defiance, OH

About The Position

The Retail Freight Associate, internally titled Receiving Specialist, assists with receiving, processing, and moving merchandise from delivery to the sales floor. The role handles freight, supports merchandising, maintains an organized receiving area, and contributes to efficient store operations. Ollie’s describes its core values as being a team player, caring, value obsessed, committed, growing, and real. Associates are expected to work supportively with others, treat people with courtesy and respect, embrace the “good stuff cheap” mindset, act with grit and passion, keep improving, and be honest and trustworthy. The company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to legally protected status.

Requirements

  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.
  • Positive attitude and ability to work as a team player and interact well with customers and associates.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.
  • Ability to bend, twist, grip, reach, and pinch frequently.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and work safely.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with receiving the truck and moving freight from the truck to the sales floor.
  • Support pricing items, merchandising products, and recovering the store.
  • Communicate receiving needs and issues to Team Leaders when necessary.
  • Maintain a neat and organized receiving area.
  • Complete additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

  • Strong career growth and talent development culture.
  • 20% associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases.
  • Vast array of voluntary benefits.
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