Tool Shop Counter

At RK Industries, the Tool Shop Counter plays a key role in supporting field operations by ensuring crews have the tools, materials, and equipment they need to stay productive. This fast-paced, highly collaborative position serves as the main point of contact for tool check-in/check-out, inventory control, and material distribution. It’s a great entry point into construction operations with strong visibility across active job sites and growth potential within the organization.

About the Company

As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication, and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards, and professional execution allow us to turn our customers’ greatest concepts into reality.

Responsibilities

• Fill requests for tools and return tools back to the Tool Shop.
• Prepare tools and consumables for shipment to jobs based on requisitions.
• Coordinate delivery/pickup of tools with jobsite and Tool Shop Supervisor.
• Research on-hand quantities prior to picking.
• Notify Tool Shop Supervisor of any items that are not in stock and needed to fill request.
• Transfer and validate the changes in tool/consumable status in the Viewpoint system.
• Research parts/tools if needed.
• Review status of tools (e.g., tools in need of repair, retirements).
• Ensure orders are filled and completed within the required timeframe.
• Communicate order status to the field.
• Check orders for accuracy and quality prior to shipment.
• Oversee the receiving and inventory of inbound tools and consumables.
• Ensure that tools are being maintained and repaired as required.
• Perform cycle counts of tools at the Tool Shop.
• Ensure transactional activity of tool check-in and check-out is properly recorded in the system.
• Inspect and ensure all equipment is in safe and proper operating condition prior to assigning/shipping to a site.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain safety and health standards; stop work if an unsafe condition is present and notify supervisor.

Requirements

• Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy, and hazardous areas.
• Work in high places, tight spaces, confined spaces, and other adverse locations.
• Climb, balance, squat, kneel, and crouch as needed.
• Work in all types of weather conditions.
• Working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
• Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally, and/or 31 to 45 lbs. frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 lbs. constantly.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package supporting growth and well-being.
• Hands-on training and development opportunities through RK University, including leadership and technical learning, as well as an accredited apprentice program.
• Strong culture of safety and industry-recognized health, safety, and environmental awards.
• Philanthropic initiatives through the RK Foundation, supporting local community services for over a decade.