Part Time Shoe Runner

Scheels•Springfield, IL

About The Position

The Shoe Runner retrieves shoes from back stock and transports them to a staging area for sales associates. The role processes unpurchased merchandise and customer returns to their correct locations while maintaining an organized work environment and inventory accuracy. The Shoe Runner assists in the Men’s, Women’s, and Youth shoe departments as needed, proactively welcomes customers and offers assistance, and ensures necessary technology and devices are prepared and functional before each shift. The position partners with Specialty Shop Managers to identify and address urgent department needs and performs other duties assigned by leadership. The role requires clear communication, basic calculation skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. The schedule averages 20 hours per week, with assigned shifts between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Hours may vary and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Compensation starts at $15.00 per hour. The physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, pushing and pulling, lifting, talking, and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation. This is medium work, involving exertion of up to 50 pounds occasionally, 30 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly. Associates are expected to follow safety procedures and perform duties in a way that minimizes injury risk.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to present information clearly to customers and team members.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across the organization.
Ability to perform basic calculations.
Ability to work the assigned schedule, which may include varied hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push and pull, lift, talk, and hear, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, 30 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred.
1–3 months of related retail or sales experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Retrieve shoes from back stock and transport them to the staging area for sales associates.
Process unpurchased items and customer returns to their correct locations while maintaining an organized work environment and inventory accuracy.
Assist in the Men’s, Women’s, and Youth shoe departments as needed.
Proactively engage customers with a warm, welcoming demeanor and offer immediate assistance.
Ensure necessary technology and devices are prepared and functional before each shift.
Work with Specialty Shop Managers to identify and address urgent department needs.
Perform other duties assigned by the leadership team.