Operations Associate

The Wauwatosa Scheels will open April 3rd, 2027

This full-time position will start in November/December of 2026. We will start hiring part-time positions in November of 2026.

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:

• Vacuum, mop, sweep, clean, and empty waste baskets
• Clean windows and doors
• Restock cleaning supplies and restroom items
• Operate commercial cleaning equipment
• Answer and respond to phone calls, such as spills, wet floors, and general clean-up
• Pick up trash in the parking lot and around the outside of the store
• Sanitation of the facility restrooms and their fixtures
• Report any needed repairs to the supervisor, including but not limited to leaky faucets, toilets, loose tiles, or broken fixtures
• Maintain a high attention to detail, ensuring all areas of the property are clean and meet Scheels' expectations for appearance

Compensation:

Starting $18/Hour

Schedule Requirements:

This position is typically Monday through Friday, but could include occasional nights, weekends and holidays if needed.

Education & Experience:

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and or 1-3 months of experience


Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:

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.

Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 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:


At SCHEELS, we offer a full range of benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) with Roth options, associate discounts, and full health coverage—including medical, HSA, dental, and vision. We also offer accident and hospital indemnity insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and time to recharge through paid time off, holiday pay, maternity leave, and bereavement leave. (Note: Additional leave benefits may apply based on your state of employment.)


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


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.

Equal Opportunity Employer


This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.