Outside Recovery Associate (Illinois)

Rural King•Peru, IL

1d•$15 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Outside Recovery Associate facilitates efficient management of various projects in the outdoor merchandising area, with a core emphasis on assisting customers in loading their vehicles post-purchase. This role also involves pricing and zoning outdoor merchandise, unloading delivery trucks, gathering shopping carts, attending to customer inquiries, and maintaining a pristine exterior presentation of the store to ensure a warm and inviting entry for customers. Rural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, serving communities with a wide array of necessities and expanding to over 150 locations across 17 states. They offer a unique shopping experience with complimentary popcorn and coffee, and value their associates by providing growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a people-first environment.

Requirements

Ability to be engaging with the team within a fast-paced setting, displaying adaptability, proactivity, resourcefulness, and effectiveness.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas, instructions, and information clearly and concisely.
Demonstrated ability to actively listen, ask relevant questions, and provide thorough and articulate responses.
Demonstrated experience making sound decisions in a professional context.
Proven track record of evaluating options, considering relevant factors, and achieving desired outcomes.
Demonstrate a high level of adaptability in response to changing priorities, unexpected challenges, and evolving business needs.
Ability to operate independently without direct oversight.
Ability to utilize in-store computer systems, scanning technology, and wireless handheld devices.
Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
Ability to lift, push, and/or pull a minimum of 30-50 pounds repetitively.
Ability to use a ladder, pallet jack, and/or a forklift.
Ability to verbally communicate effectively and professionally with all audiences (in-person or via handheld transceiver).
Close vision for computer-related activities.

Responsibilities

Assist customers in loading their purchases into their vehicles.
Collect customer signatures for load out tickets to confirm successful transactions.
Perform “load outs” for customers from the store to their vehicles, ensuring safe loading and contributing to a seamless shopping experience.
Adhere to the Outdoor Merchandising Guide to maintain consistent outside presentation.
Ensure accurate pricing of products for customer convenience.
Keep the parking lot, corral, and designated areas clean and well-maintained.
Zone outside merchandising spaces such as the load lanes, nurseries, bullpens, and front side walks during available intervals to maintain an orderly display.
Use standard office equipment, including telephones, copiers, fax machines, calculators, and computers.
Operate retail equipment such as the Telxon gun, forklift, pallet jack, ladder, and other tools.
Participate in cross-training for flexibility in various departments and responsibilities.
Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars.
Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your 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
Company paid YMCA Family Membership