Part-Time

Truck Unloader

Updated on 8/11/2026

Kohl's

Kohl's

10,001+ employees

Apparel, home goods retailer

Compensation Overview

$14/hr

Burlington, VT, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Point of Sale (POS)
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • No retail experience is required.
  • Must be at least 16 years old.
  • Must have flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must have customer service skills, the ability to multitask, and strong attention to detail.
  • Must have verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Must have basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation skills.
  • Must be able to complete company training programs and comply with dress code, attendance, scheduling, health, safety, and physical requirements.
  • Must be able to operate and communicate on multiple-frequency devices, handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally lift more than 50 pounds with a two-person lift.
  • Must be able to climb, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, reach, lift, grasp, push, and pull frequently.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for the duration of a scheduled shift.
  • Must be able to visually verify information, locate and inspect merchandise, and work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements.
Responsibilities
  • Receive and process products, including unloading truck shipments, and execute stockroom operations and omnichannel fulfillment.
  • Replenish the sales floor based on sell-through and seasonal changes.
  • Engage customers by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services.
  • Execute all product-protection standards.
  • Participate in training new hires on brand standards, product knowledge, inventory procedures, productivity standards, tools, and resources as directed by store leadership.
  • Support point-of-sale and customer-service departments to provide prompt transactions and a positive customer experience.
  • Meet or exceed individual productivity, credit, and loyalty goals.
  • Complete multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Follow company policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
  • Respond to direction from supervisors, managers, and other company personnel.
Desired Qualifications
  • Client-facing retail or service-industry experience.

Kohl's is a major U.S. retailer offering clothing, shoes, home goods, toys, electronics, and more through online and physical stores. It supports omnichannel shopping with options like buy online, pick up in-store and frequent promotions, including free shipping on many items. Revenue comes from merchandise sales and partnerships, with additional income from its Kohl's Cash loyalty program and credit card partnerships. The goal is to provide value and convenience to families and budget-conscious shoppers by blending a wide product mix, easy returns, and a simple, rewards-enhanced shopping experience across channels.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Founded

1962

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • June 2026 private-label reinvestment lifted Kohl's Q1 comp trends to best in years.
  • July 2026 revolver extension to 2031 protects liquidity during the turnaround.
  • Elliott Rodgers joins September 9, 2026 to tighten store, supply-chain, and loss-prevention execution.

What critics are saying

  • Kohl's guided 2026 sales down 2% to flat, signaling fragile demand.
  • Revenue depends on low-middle income shoppers facing coupon competition and discretionary pressure.
  • If turnaround stalls, 1,100-plus stores and credit revenue become an existential cash trap.

What makes Kohl's unique

  • By Kohl's and Sephora at Kohl's give exclusive brands and traffic magnets.
  • Kohl's proprietary brands rose 6% in Q1 2026, led by SO and Sonoma.
  • Wendy Arlin and Niren Chaudhary refresh oversight after July 28, 2026 board reset.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Aug 10th, 2026
Genesco and Kohl's announce leadership changes as Niber taps new commercial chief

Genesco announced that Parag Desai, senior vice president and chief strategy and digital officer, will retire on 31 October after more than a decade with the footwear retail group. His responsibilities will be distributed among other senior leadership team members. Kohl's board chair John Schlifske is retiring after 15 years, citing personal reasons. Wendy Arlin, a director since 2023 and former Bath & Body Works CFO, will succeed him immediately. The company has also appointed Niren Chaudhary, former Panera Brands CEO, to its board and audit committee. Electrospun nanofiber membrane producer Niber has hired Jochen Lagemann as chief commercial officer. Lagemann brings over 25 years of ingredient branding experience from companies including PrimaLoft and W.L. Gore & Associates. Based in Munich, he will focus on commercial strategy and product positioning.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 5th, 2026
Kohl's executive sells 22,942 shares worth $459K amid 87% stock rally

Jennifer J. Kent, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary of Kohl's Corporation, sold 22,942 shares of common stock on 3 August 2026. The transaction was valued at $459,000. The sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in March 2026. Such plans allow insiders to manage portfolio liquidity on a predetermined schedule. Following the transaction, Kent continues to hold 234,452 shares directly, representing approximately 0.21% of Kohl's total shares outstanding. This equity interest includes unvested restricted stock units subject to continued service requirements. The sale occurred following a period of stock appreciation. Kohl's shares delivered an 87% return over the one-year period ending on the transaction date. The stock closed at $20.10 on 3 August 2026. Kohl's operates retail stores across the United States, offering branded apparel, footwear, beauty products, and home décor.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 3rd, 2026
Kohl's names Wendy Arlin board chair after John Schlifske retires, adds Niren Chaudhary

Kohl's Corporation announced that John E. Schlifske retired as independent Board Chair on 28 July 2026 for personal reasons. Current director Wendy Arlin has taken over as Chair whilst retaining her Finance Committee and Audit Committee roles. The company also added Niren Chaudhary, a veteran consumer and restaurant executive, to the Board. His multi-brand experience could influence Kohl's approach to customer engagement and format evolution. In July 2026, Kohl's extended its revolving credit facility to 2031. This extension provides liquidity as the company manages weak comparable sales and ongoing reinvestment. The board changes appear incremental rather than catalytic. Investors are watching for potential shifts in capital allocation oversight amid earnings volatility and store traffic pressure.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 30th, 2026
Kohl's appoints new board chair after 15 years, adds former Panera CEO as director

Kohl's has announced a leadership change at board level, with chairman John Schlifske retiring after nearly 15 years. Wendy Arlin, a board director for three years, has been unanimously elected as his replacement with immediate effect. Arlin chairs the finance and audit committees and previously served as CFO of Bath & Body Works until 2023. She spent nearly two decades in leadership roles at L Brands. The retailer also appointed Niren Chaudhary, former CEO of Panera Brands, as an independent director. He brings over 30 years of consumer brands experience and will serve on the audit committee. The changes form part of Kohl's ongoing board refreshment process. The company recently reported first-quarter net sales fell 1.7%, with a net loss of $14 million.

Associated Press
Jul 29th, 2026
Kohl's appoints Wendy Arlin as board chair, adds Niren Chaudhary as director

Kohl's has announced a board leadership transition, with John Schlifske retiring after nearly 15 years of service. Wendy Arlin, a director since 2023, has been unanimously elected as the new board chair, effective immediately. Arlin brings over three decades of corporate finance and consumer brands experience, most recently serving as CFO of Bath & Body Works. Additionally, Kohl's appointed Niren Chaudhary, former CEO of Panera Brands, as an independent director. Chaudhary brings more than 30 years of consumer brands experience and will serve on the audit committee. The appointment is part of Kohl's ongoing board refreshment process as the company focuses on strategic improvements and modernising its customer experience.