Receiving Team Leader

About the Role

As the Receiving Team Leader, you will oversee the efficient operation and maintenance of the receiving area, ensuring accurate, timely execution of freight flow to the sales floor while adhering to established processing and visual merchandising standards. You will manage back stock, handle damaged goods to minimize profit loss, and act as Manager on Duty when needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, unload, check in, and support the merchandising of distribution shipments.
• Receive, verify, and merchandise all direct vendor shipments.
• Manage effective freight flow in the receiving area while maintaining equipment and a safe, orderly dock and exterior.
• Adhere to company standards to confirm the accuracy of all incoming merchandise and set up/design merchandise displays.
• Prepare and process outbound transfers of merchandise and fixtures as required.
• Direct the work of Associates assisting with freight flow processes.
• Act as Manager on Duty and complete additional responsibilities, including opening and closing the store.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 6 months experience with a mid- to large-size retailer.
• Schedule flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and delegate tasks while working within strict timeframes and deadlines.
• Positive attitude and strong 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 constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Core Values

• Be a Team Player: Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.
• Be Caring: 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: Strive to get better every day.
• Be Real: Be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage (begins after 90 days of employment).
• 401K with a generous company match and immediate vesting.
• Strong career growth and talent development culture.
• 20% Associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases.
• Vast array of voluntary benefits.