What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Freight Associate position at Ollie's Bargain Outlet?
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.
Please note: The job title used in this posting may differ from Ollie’s internal job title to better align with industry standards and help candidates identify opportunities that match their experience. The official job title assigned upon hire will reflect Ollie’s internal job classification structure.
Internal Job Title: Receiving Specialist
Position Overview:
The Receiving Specialist assists with receiving, processing, and moving merchandise from delivery to the sales floor. The Receiving Specialist is responsible for freight handling, merchandising, maintaining an organized receiving area, and supporting efficient store operations.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with receiving the truck and moving freight from the truck to the sales floor.
- Support pricing items, merchandising product, and recovering the store, and training new Associates.
- Communicate receiving needs and issues to Team Leaders when necessary.
- Maintain a neat and organized receiving area and complete additional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Ability to work morning, evenings, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.
- Positive attitude and team player who interacts 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 bend, twist, grip, reach, and pinch frequently.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a safe manner.
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.