Receiving Associate

About the role

Rural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. With a wide array of necessities ranging from food and feed to farm and home products, Rural King serves over 150 locations across 17 states. Our annual sales exceed $2.5 Billion, and our heart beats in Mattoon, IL, home to our corporate office, distribution center, and flagship store. Customers appreciate our unique shopping experience, complete with complimentary popcorn and coffee.

At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We offer growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a people-first environment where dedicated individuals come together to serve rural communities passionately.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently load and unload shipments, dividing them for storage or movement to the sales area.
• Unpack merchandise, prepare it for display, set up displays, stock shelves, and check in inventory.
• Ensure products are easy to reach, always in stock, well-distributed, and safely stored.
• Adhere to SOPs for receiving and processing apparel, ensuring accurate merchandising of apparel racks and maintaining optimal stock levels.
• Execute precise purchase order processing by following established SOPs.
• Utilize scan guns and computer-based software to ensure accurate receipt documentation.
• Monitor and address purchase order and DC shortages daily, communicating discrepancies.
• Maintain thorough records by daily filing of receiving paperwork.
• Contribute to efficient DC truck sorting and verify vendor price tags.
• Implement security tag placement and price labeling per SOP for select apparel items.
• Ensure adequate supplies inventory, including hangers, labels, and security tags.
• Handle store-to-store transfers, shipping, and receiving, ensuring accurate recordkeeping.
• Assist in inventory management of the sales floors during high-demand periods.
• Collaborate with the receiving team for seamless regular receiving operations.
• Organize product onto rocket carts for effective distribution.
• Transport sorted freight to sales floors, ensuring appropriate quantities.
• Assist the management team in accurate merchandise tracking.
• Facilitate smooth store-to-store and UPS transfers.
• Contribute to the management of negative on-hand inventory research and review.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization, creating a safe work environment.
• Operate general office equipment, forklifts, pallet jacks, and more.
• Participate in cross-training for flexibility in various departments and responsibilities.
• Actively participate in learning initiatives such as training programs, workshops, and webinars.
• Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support.
• Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of receiving experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Ability to interact with the team in a fast-paced environment, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
• Proven track record of consistently producing error-free work and meeting quality standards.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Comfortable navigating computer systems and software.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to maintain a seated or standing position for extended durations.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull a minimum of 30 pounds repetitively and 31-50 pounds intermittently.
• Ability to use a ladder, pallet jack, and forklift.
• Able to navigate and access all facilities.
• Skill to effectively communicate verbally with others, both in-person and via electronic devices.
• Close vision for computer-related activities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 3% of contributions and 50% of the next 2%.
• Healthcare plans to support your needs.
• Virtual doctor visits.
• Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program.
• 15% Associate Discount.
• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program.
• Associate Assistance Program.
• RK Cares Associate Hardship Program.
• 24/7 Chaplaincy Services.