MINNESOTA | Full-Time Key Carrier (Automotive, Hardware) | Mankota

Bomgaars; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Employee Discount

Flexible Scheduling

Weekend shift premium

Job summary

Bomgaars is seeking a motivated Key Carrier to oversee Automotive and Hardware departments at our Mankato, MN location. This full-time, hourly role focuses on supervising a fast-paced team, maintaining inventory accuracy, and delivering excellent customer service.

The position requires 21+ years of age, strong merchandising and communication skills, and the ability to lift 50+ lbs. Flexible scheduling including weekends is available with shift premiums.

Qualifications

• Must have automotive/hardware knowledge and retail management experience.
• Strong merchandising and communication skills required.
• Administrative and computer skills to handle paperwork are essential.
• Candidate must be reliable, organized, and able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Excellent customer service and flexibility to work days, evenings, and weekends (shift premiums apply).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in overseeing daily operations, coaching the team, and managing inventory and labor.
• Handle opening/closing duties and balance cash drawers.
• Perform general sales clerk duties to keep the store clean, organized, and well stocked.
• Cash handling and cashiering duties.
• Operate forklift for freight handling as needed.
• Assist customers with product selection and loading.
• Answer phones and route inquiries.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

Retail management

Merchandising

Communication

Administrative skills

Organization

Transportation

Lifting 50+ lbs

Customer service

Flexible scheduling

Tools

Forklift operation

Cash handling

Job description

Key Carrier (Automotive, Hardware)
Location: Mankato, MN
Full-Time | Hourly | Onsite

Be Part of Something Bigger at Bomgaars - Where Hard Work Meets Heartland Values

About Us:
Founded in 1944, Bomgaars Supply Inc. is a proud, family‑operated retail chain of farm and ranch supply stores headquartered in Sioux City, Iowa. With over 180 stores across 15 states and over 5,000 team members, Bomgaars supports the backbone of America - farmers, ranchers, and rural communities - with trusted products, dependable service, and values rooted in history.

From humble beginnings - when our founder sold crackers from barrels and supplies from a Ford Model A - to becoming one of the fastest growing farm retailers in the U.S., Bomgaars continues to grow while holding true to our mission: supporting hardworking communities and the people who depend on us by delivering what you need...when you need it.

Bomgaars is seeking a motivated, responsible individual with Key Carrier experience. Key Carrier is a supervisory role with operational emphasis over the Automotive and Hardware departments, a fast‑paced work environment, and helps the Store Manager lead a productive team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 years or older
• Agriculture background/Product knowledge - Automotive, Hardware
• Retail and management experience
• Merchandising skills/experience
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Administrative and computer skills to complete paperwork
• Detail oriented/Organizational skills
• Reliable transportation
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. on a regular basis
• Committed to excellent customer service and ensure customer satisfaction
• Must be available to work flexible schedules - days, evenings, weekends (shift premium paid for working weekends)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Store Manager in overseeing daily operations of the store to include team coaching, inventory control, and labor control
• Opening and closing the store/balancing cash drawers
• General Sales Clerk duties to ensure store is clean, organized, and well stocked
• Cashiering/cash handling
• Freight handling/Forklift operation
• Assist customers with product selection and load outs
• Handling phone calls

*Background Check Required

Starting wage is $16.00 to $18.00 per hour, based on experience
Comprehensive Benefit Pkg
Employee Discount
Flexible Schedules

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Wage starts at 15$ but could go as high as 19$ depending upon past work experience and ability to work nights and weekends.