Retail Freight Associate

Retail Stores • Dekalb, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Freight Associate, internally classified as a Receiving Specialist, assists with receiving, processing, and moving merchandise from delivery to the sales floor. The role handles freight, supports merchandising, helps maintain an organized receiving area, and contributes to efficient store operations. Associates are expected to embody Ollie’s values: being supportive team players; treating others with courtesy, dignity, and respect; embracing the “good stuff cheap” mindset; acting with grit and commitment; continually growing; and being honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.

Ollie’s states that medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage begin after 90 days of employment. Other offerings include a 401(k) with a generous company match and immediate vesting, a 20% associate discount on purchases, voluntary benefits, and a culture focused on career growth and talent development. The posting’s external title may differ from the internal title assigned upon hire. Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work mornings, 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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage beginning after 90 days of employment.
• 401(k) with a generous company match and immediate vesting.
• Career growth and talent development culture.
• 20% associate discount on Ollie’s purchases.
• Voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED