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Retail Freight Manager at Ollie's Bargain Outlet

Ollie's Bargain Outlet No longer available $17 - $19/hour

Job 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.

Ollie's Associate Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage begins after 90 Days of employment.
  • 401K, generous company match with immediate vesting.
  • Strong career growth & talent development culture.
  • 20% associate discount on all Ollie's purchases.
  • Vast array of voluntary benefits.

The Freight Flow Supervisor will assist in the efficient operation and maintenance of the receiving area. 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 while keeping the area and dock orderly and safe.
  • Maintain the safety of the receiving area.
  • Adhere to company standards confirm the accuracy of all incoming merchandise and set up and design merchandise displays.
  • Direct the work of other Associates who are assisting with freight flow processes.
  • Act as Manager on Duty and complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned including opening and closing of the store.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 6 months' retail experience in a mid-size to large retail service-oriented business preferred.
  • Ability to work evenings, 3 rd shift, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.
  • 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 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.

New Hire Starting Pay: $17.50-$19.25.

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.

$35k - $40k is below typical pay for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers nationally

National salary averages
$35k - $40k
↓ 21% vs typical mid-level
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$31k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $77k

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