Outdoor Loadout & Merchandising Specialist

Rural King; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural King in Norwalk, CT seeks an Outside Recovery Associate to support loadouts, outdoor merchandising, freight, and store appearance while delivering excellent customer service to shoppers.

You will load purchases into vehicles, maintain outdoor areas, operate forklifts and scanners, and assist with unloading deliveries. A dependable, team-oriented, safety-minded approach is essential. This role offers hands-on training and opportunities to grow within the store.

Qualifications

• Retail, customer service, warehouse, or related experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment.
• Comfortable using handheld scanners, computers, and retail equipment.
• Dependable, adaptable, and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Load customer purchases into vehicles and complete load out tickets.
• Maintain outdoor merchandise according to the Outdoor Merchandising Guide.
• Price, zone, and replenish merchandise in load lanes, nurseries, bullpens, and other outdoor areas.
• Assist with unloading delivery trucks and moving merchandise.
• Maintain clean and organized parking lots, cart corrals, sidewalks, and outdoor areas.
• Collect and return shopping carts.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, ladders, handheld scanners, and other retail equipment.
• Participate in cross-training and support other departments as needed.
• Demonstrate Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Physical endurance

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Ladders

Handheld scanners

Retail equipment

Job description

Rural King in Norwalk, CT seeks an Outside Recovery Associate to support loadouts, outdoor merchandising, freight, and store appearance while delivering excellent customer service to shoppers.

You will load purchases into vehicles, maintain outdoor areas, operate forklifts and scanners, and assist with unloading deliveries. A dependable, team-oriented, safety-minded approach is essential. This role offers hands-on training and opportunities to grow within the store.