Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc.

Receiving Team Leader

Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc.  •  Portsmouth, VA (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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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 Receiving Team Leader (RTL) oversees the efficient operation and maintenance of the receiving area as outlined in the company receiving area plan (RAP). 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 including rolls of carpet, to the sales floor.
  • Manage effective freight flow in the receiving area while keeping the area neat and orderly to include dock, exterior of buildings and the maintenance of material handling equipment.
  • Maintain the safety of the receiving area to include eliminating hazards and maintenance of all equipment.
  • Adhere to company standards when verifying pricing accuracy of incoming shipments; report errors or shipping discrepancies to immediate supervisor.
  • Prepare STS transfers, GVC returns and any other outbound transfers of merchandise or fixtures.
  • Confirm the accuracy of all incoming merchandise.
  • Set up and design merchandise displays.
  • Ensure that all customer service standards are held to company expectations.
  • Direct the work of other Associates who are assisting with freight flow processes.
  • Act as Manager on Duty as scheduled or assigned to include open and close of the store.
  • Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 6 months’ retail experience in a mid-size to large retail service-oriented business preferred.
  • Ability to work evenings, 3rd shift, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment.
  • Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and activities and work within strict timeframes and deadlines.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and listening skills.
  • Ability to effective communicate information and delegate tasks.
  • 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.
  • Ability to bend and twist frequently.
  • Ability to grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands frequently.
  • Ability to squat, kneel, balance, and climb occasionally.
  • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and 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.

Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc.

About Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc.

Harrisburg, PA-based Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is one of America’s largest retailers of closeouts, excess inventory and salvage merchandise. Our buyers scour the world looking for great deals to deliver to our customers. You’ll find lots of famous brand-name goods in our 500+ "semi-lovely"​ store locations, and the inventory is always changing!

Not only do we value our customers, but we understand that our associates are our most valuable resource. Our people are the key to our success. We pride ourselves in a 75% target internal rate-of-promotion. We invest in our associates for the growth of their future and ours. Ollie’s does this through our OLI (Ollie’s Leadership Institute) program, which is designed to train and develop associates for their next internal move within the company. Ollie’s seeks and encourages an entrepreneurial spirit by offering a non-planogram environment that allows store managers to use their space to the best of their ability and knowledge.

The first Ollie’s Bargain Outlet store opened in Mechanicsburg, PA in 1982. Since then, we have grown to become one of the largest deep-discount retailers in America. We currently operate 500+ store locations in 31 states, along with a Store Support Center in Harrisburg, PA, and three distribution centers, one in York, PA, Commerce, GA and another in Lancaster, TX.

Visit the Careers Section of our website to view job opportunities - ollies.us/careers.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Harrisburg, PA
Year Founded
1982
Website
ollies.us
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