Freight Receiving

Our goal is to be the best retailer in USA in the eyes of our customers, associates, and business partners.

We would love to have you join the Scheels team!

Overview:

Freight Coordinator - Full Time - Colorado Springs, CO

Are you looking for a work/life balance such as having a regular balanced schedule, as well as competitive pay and benefits of working for the best retailer in the USA?  The Freight Coordinator works with the Lead Freight Cooridnator to facilitate the flow of product from the freight room to the right specialty shop. In addition, this associate works with lead Freight Coordinator to organize backroom freight and fixture storage.  Preferred candidates have an energy and sense of urgency that matches the expectations of SCHEELS, while having fun at their work!  Starting wage for this position can range from $16.00/hour.

Your career begins at SCHEELS!  With over 115 years in business, SCHEELS is a leader in the sporting goods industry, driven to create the best experience in the USA for our customers.  SCHEELS boasts the largest selection of sports brands in America—offering world-class brands, special attractions, and unmatched customer service. 

Empowerment

SCHEELS associates enjoy going to work.  SCHEELS is an employee-owned, privately held business whose empowered associates and leaders drive the success of their store and the entire company. 

Training

SCHEELS empowers our associates to become experts in their shops to go above and beyond to meet the customer’s needs and expectations.  SCHEELS associates talk-the-talk, and walk-the-walk, with the best product and expert training in the sporting goods industry.  Mentorship and professional development training are a focus throughout your entire career.

We offer an exceptional array of employee benefits and we are proud of a workforce that takes advantages of the health and wellness benefits we offer.

Benefits:

Scheels offers a complete benefits package to include:

• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Associate Discount
• Health & Dental Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• All State Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(K)/Roth(K)
• Maternity Leave
• Bereavement

The Essentials:

• Unload and organize product from the freight belt and elevators and coordinate its movement to the floor in less than 48 hours.
• Maintain efficient organization of both the 1^st and 2^nd Mezzanine by coordinating seasonal flex of back stock areas between shops.
• Managing storage of fixtures/components to maintain organization and discard unwanted fixtures
• Assess needs and assist 2^nd Floor Support Associates and Shop Managers with freight and back stock organization in order to ensure each team can meet 48 hour expectation.
• Assist customers and sales people with retrieving and loading purchased product
• Maintain orderly appearance of personal work space and surrounding areas.  General cleaning and organization around the store and back stock areas
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other associates of the organization
• Ability to be organized, multi-task and maintain all aspects of a support role
• Ability to work independently and with the team
• Exercise judgment and tact and be able to effectively work with all levels within the organization
• Strong oral/written communication and presentation skills to communicate effectively and in a timely manner
• Ability to apply basic understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Be professional in appearance and attitude, contribute to a positive team atmosphere, and treat others with respect and consideration while following Scheels’ policies and procedures
• Willing to do other tasks as assigned by the leadership team
• Work assigned schedule; may include varied hours, evenings, weekends and holidays

What it takes to be a Scheels Expert:

Customer Service

• Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine “Thank you”

Culture

• Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency
• Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact
• Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels
• Arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early

Servant Leadership

• Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward

Teach-ability

• Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
• Ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling

Dress Code

• Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers and business partners

Efficiency

• Demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines

Expert Experience:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree; and/or 1-3 months of experience

Activity:

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

Schedule:

Must be flexible to work assigned schedule between 6a.m. and 5p.m., Monday through Friday. Schedule may include varied hours and holidays and a weekend per month as needed. Average hours per week is 40 hours.

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.