Outside Recovery Associate

Rural King; Vernon (CT); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural King in Vernon, CT is seeking an Outside Recovery Associate to support customer loadouts, outdoor merchandising, freight, and store appearance while delivering exceptional service.

You will load customer purchases into vehicles, maintain outdoor areas, operate forklifts and scanners, and assist with unloading deliveries. The role requires reliability, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or with a team in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Retail, customer service, warehouse experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and in a fast-paced team.
• Comfortable using scanners, computers, and retail equipment.
• Dependable, adaptable, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Adaptability

Learning ability

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Ladders

Handheld scanners

Retail equipment

Job description

Overview

Build Your Career with Rural King

Rural King is seeking an Outside Recovery Associate to support customer loadouts, outdoor merchandising, freight, and store appearance while providing excellent customer service.

Related Job Titles

Outside Recovery Associate, Loadout Associate, Yard Associate, Outdoor Retail Associate

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Safely 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 30–50 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift, pallet jack, and ladder.
• Ability to work outdoors and navigate all required store areas.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and using handheld devices.
• Close vision required for computer-related activities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The pay range for this position is determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. Eligible associates may also receive overtime pay in compliance with applicable laws.

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