Outdoor Loadout Specialist

Rural King; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural King in Van Wert, OH is hiring an Outside Recovery Associate to support customer loadouts, outdoor merchandising, and store appearance while delivering friendly service.

You will operate forklifts and handheld scanners, help unload deliveries, maintain outdoor areas, and assist in cross-training. This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and a customer-first mindset in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Retail or related experience preferred.
• Ability to operate handheld scanners and basic computer tools.
• Capable of lifting 30–50 pounds and standing long periods.

Responsibilities

• Load customer purchases into vehicles and complete load out tickets.
• Maintain outdoor merchandise per the Outdoor Merchandising Guide.
• Price, zone, and replenish merchandise in load lanes and outdoor areas.
• Assist with unloading delivery trucks and moving merchandise.
• Keep parking lots, cart corrals, sidewalks, and outdoor areas clean and organized.
• Collect and return shopping carts.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, ladders, handheld scanners, and other 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

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Outdoor merchandising

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Handheld scanners

Ladders

Job description

Rural King in Van Wert, OH is hiring an Outside Recovery Associate to support customer loadouts, outdoor merchandising, and store appearance while delivering friendly service.

You will operate forklifts and handheld scanners, help unload deliveries, maintain outdoor areas, and assist in cross-training. This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and a customer-first mindset in a fast-paced retail environment.