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. We value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace with growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a people-first environment.

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 and transport sorted freight to sales floors.
• 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.