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Elevate Eyecare

Alaska EyeCare-Floating Optician

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$17.50 - $22.75/hr

Collaborate with the team to manage inventory, ensuring a well-stocked selection of frames and lenses. * Provide support for contact lens fittings and instructions, coordinating with optometrists for ...

Everts Air

Flight Control Manager

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

$40/hr

The Flight Control Manager is responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient management of ... Floating Holiday * Paid Time Off * Jury Duty Pay * Employee Discounts * Employee Assistance Program ...

Everts Air Cargo

Flight Control Manager

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

$40/hr

The Flight Control Manager is responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient management of ... Floating Holiday * Paid Time Off * Jury Duty Pay * Employee Discounts * Employee Assistance Program ...

Airliquidehr

Branch Manager II

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

R10090795 Branch Manager II (Open) Location: Fairbanks, AK - Peger - Retail shop How will you ... time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all ...

American Traveler

Travel Case Manager RN

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Specialty: Case Management * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/14/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 40 ... Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals within the region * Uses ...

Prime Staffing

Travel RN Case Manager

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Floating: Yes, within Case Management Services as needed * Block Scheduling: Not Available * First-Time Travelers: Accepted * Local Candidates: Not Accepted (must reside more than 50 miles from the ...

American Traveler

Travel Case Manager RN

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Floating required within the hospital and to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed * Uses Epic EMR ... Pediatric case management experience required * Acute care hospital experience required * Epic EMR ...

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What is the difference between Floating Manager vs Team Leader?

AspectFloating ManagerTeam Leader
CredentialsTypically requires management experience, relevant industry certificationsUsually requires leadership skills, sometimes industry-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple locations or departments temporarilyManages a specific team within a department
Employer UsageCommon in industries with multiple sites or flexible staffing needsCommon in organizations with structured teams and projects

While both roles involve leadership, a Floating Manager oversees various locations or departments temporarily, often requiring broad management skills. A Team Leader focuses on guiding a specific team within a department, emphasizing direct team management and project execution.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a floating manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Floating Manager, you need strong leadership, adaptability, and a solid understanding of business operations, often supported by a degree in management or relevant experience. Familiarity with scheduling software, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and corporate communication platforms is typically required. Exceptional problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and the ability to quickly build rapport with diverse teams help you excel in varying locations. These skills are vital to ensure seamless transitions, maintain operational consistency, and drive performance across multiple sites.

What are some common challenges faced by a floating manager, and how can they be successfully managed?

As a Floating Manager, one of the main challenges is quickly adapting to different teams, locations, and company cultures. You may be required to oversee various departments or branches on short notice, which demands strong communication, flexibility, and a keen ability to build rapport with new staff. To succeed, it helps to be proactive in learning each site's procedures and fostering relationships early on. Staying organized and maintaining an open line of communication with upper management and on-site teams will also help you address issues efficiently and ensure smooth transitions.

What is a floating manager?

A Floating Manager is a management professional who temporarily fills in at various locations or departments within an organization, often to cover for absences, vacancies, or increased workloads. Their role is to provide leadership, continuity, and support wherever they are needed, ensuring operations continue smoothly. Floating Managers must be adaptable, quick learners, and capable of handling a range of responsibilities across different teams or sites. This position is common in industries like retail, healthcare, and hospitality where multiple locations require consistent oversight.
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GreenDrop Floating Customer Service Attendant/Truck Driver

Savers/Value Village

Eagle River, AK

$12 - $14.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Savers Value Village rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 208 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 50 rated thrift stores

Job description

Description

Job Title: GreenDrop Floating Site Attendant
REQUIRED: Must have ability to drive 26-foot box truck on occasion. Must have experience.
    
Who we are:     
GreenDrop® is rapidly expanding to make donating lightly used clothing and household items easy, convenient, and eco-friendly.    
By partnering with nonprofit organizations, we redirect millions of pounds of quality, pre-owned items away from landfills and back into closets and homes for reuse.     

GreenDrop® accepts donations on behalf of our nonprofit partners and pays them for those items, providing critical funding for their missions. Community donated goods are then given a second chance to be loved again in local thrift stores. Learn more about GreenDrop® at gogreendrop.com.    

[Footnote disclosure: GreenDrop® is a for-profit company and registered professional fundraiser where required.]    
     
What you can expect:    
  • To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
  • An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.
  • We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.
    
 What you get:    
Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one.    

In-house expertise! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization — from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings.    

Benefits offerings including:    
  • Bundled health plans such as medical, Rx, dental and vision.
  • Company-paid life insurance for extra protection and peace of mind.
  • Programs to stop smoking, diabetes management coaching, and on demand care options.
  • A 401k plan with generous company matching contributions to assist you in saving for a secure financial future.
  • Paid time off from work for leisure or other hobbies.
  • A range of mental health services to assist you in managing daily life.

What you’ll be working on:    
  • The GreenDrop Floating Site Attendant role is critical to our success and helps to ensure that we reach our goal of maintaining hours of operation as well as providing exceptional service to our donors every day. As donors arrive, you will create a welcoming experience by greeting each donor, unloading the donations from their vehicles, ensuring their donations are properly recorded for their receipts, and thanking them for their donation.
  • In addition you will play a complimentary role to support donor locations cleanouts, while driving to our locations to load/unload from truck to Sea Container/trailer. 
    A Floating Site Attendant’s location will vary from day to day. The “Floater” can perform the essential job functions of the Site Attendant at more than one location.
  • Days of Operation: Monday - Sunday
  • Working Hours: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Essential Job Functions:    
•    Act as a floater and cover shifts within designated district. 
•    Ability to drive a box truck to scheduled locations to load donations, and unload to dedicated yard multiple days a week. 
•    Promptly open the location each assigned day and prepare site for business
•    Independently interact with donors with a positive attitude
•    Acquire donations from donors and engage in pleasant conversation
•    Assist donors with their donations and help to unload their vehicles
•    Record details, and organize the collection site to achieve maximum efficiency
•    Maintain overall cleanliness and safety standards of the site
•    Perform all opening and closing procedures
•    Other duties assigned by manager
This includes but is not limited to the following:    
  • Always greet donors in a friendly manner, in full GreenDrop uniform.
  • Engage in pleasant conversation while acquiring donations from donors by utilizing the bin.
  • Assist donors with their donations and help to unload their vehicles.
  • Wear a tablet holder while recording donor information on the company iPad.
  • Assist truck driver during donation pick-ups.
  • Organize donations in the stock room.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the site, both inside and outside.
  • Fill out supply orders to keep the site stocked with the necessary tools for job completion.
  • Other duties assigned by the manager.
  • Must be able to be on-site during working hours.
  • Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

What you have:    
  • •    A clean MVR with a valid DL. 
    •    Reliable transportation and commitment to attendance and punctuality
    •    The capacity to adjust your work functions throughout your day/week 
    •    Service-oriented with an outstanding ability to interact with people 
    •    Excellent verbal communication skills
    •    Honesty and integrity
    •    Ability to lift 50lbs continuously throughout the day
    •    Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the day
    •    Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions
    •    Willingness and ability to work weekend days as a regular part of the position schedule
    •    Ability to work independently without continuous supervision

Minimum Age Requirements:     
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.

FLSA: Hourly    

Travel: As necessary     

Work Type/Location:
2550 E 88th Ave., Anchorage, AK 99507
22211 Birchwood Loop Rd., Chugiak, AK 99567
 
 Savers/GreenDrop is an E-Verify employer 

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