Freight Operations Associate - Part-Time

Scheels Company Goals:

We strive to be the best retailer in the USA in the eyes and minds of our customers, associates, and business partners.

What We Commit To – Our Employee Ownership Values

As an employee-owner, you’re expected to actively contribute to a culture that thrives on:

• Delivering a Personalized WOW Customer Experience

• Every customer interaction is an opportunity to exceed expectations
• We focus on making every visit memorable, personalized, and impactful

• Having a Team-First, Winning Mentality

•  We succeed together by supporting one another and celebrating team wins
• Collaboration and unity drive our performance and customer experience

• Learning and Adapting to Constant Change

• We embrace growth, innovation, and feedback
• Change is not a barrier–it’s a catalyst for improvement and excellence

• Taking Pride in Our Work and Thinking Like Owners

•  Every task matters, and we take full responsibility for the results
• Ownership means accountability, care, and drive to go above and beyond

• Expecting Honesty and Integrity in All That We Do

•  Trust is the foundation of our relationships–with customers and with each other
• We act with transparency, fairness, and respect at all times

Responsibilities: 

• Assist associates by organizing, managing, and cleaning backroom spaces and fixture storage areas.
• Organize, communicate, and coordinate scheduling effectively with all levels within the organization before transporting freight/fixtures to the various departments/off-site warehouse
• Coordinate with the receiving team to maintain a high level of organization in the freight room and drop zone
• Plan for a large seasonal shipment in addition to maintaining the flow of freight all year
• Assist customers and salespeople with retrieving and loading purchased products
• Maintain orderly appearance of personal workspace and surrounding areas, including off-site warehouses
• Be knowledgeable of all equipment and tools, and how to use them properly
• Assist in the removal of snow and debris from walkways, rooftops, and landscaping around the building
• Update warehouse inventory 
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills. Strong oral/written communication and presentation skills to communicate effectively and promptly
• Ability to work with a team. Able to fill in or help out to cover absences in the area (including but not limited to: going on deliveries, helping with product builds / set-ups, filling in for Merchandisers as needed, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned by the leadership team

Education & Experience:

An ideal candidate will have a minimum of a High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED), one to three months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:

*Associates must be at least 21 years of age.

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.

Very heavy work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates.  Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury. 

Benefits:

We don’t just offer a job; we offer an investment in you. At SCHEELS, you aren't just an employee—you’re an owner.

• Become an Owner: Join our 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to you. You'll start earning ownership after your first year (1,000 hours) and become fully vested in just three years. Continue to build wealth with 401(k) options (eligible after your first quarter).
• Best Discount in Retail: Enjoy our famous associate discount on the brands you love.
• Community Impact: Get paid to volunteer up to 2 hours per month!

Learn more about what it means to be an owner at SCHEELS on our Careers Page.

 Schedule and Compensation: 

• Hours: Average of 20 hours per week.
• The Shift: Monday through Friday (6:30 AM - 2:30 PM) with flexibility as needed. 
• Weekends: Occasional Saturdays as needed.
• Pay: The posted compensation is a base hourly rate $17.00/HR.

Closing Date: The job opportunity will remain posted until we have selected a qualified candidate to fill the position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.

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