Small Engine Parts Associate

Blain's Farm and Fleet; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Ancillary Benefits

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Holidays off

Advanced Leadership Training

Employee discount on major brands

Internal recognition programs

401(K) with company match

Job summary

Blain’s Farm & Fleet in Clinton, IA is seeking a Small Engines Parts Associate to deliver exceptional service, stock and order small engine parts, and process warranty claims.

The role requires strong communication and computer skills, weekend work, and a background check; full-time benefits begin after 91 days, including medical, dental and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems to enter jobs and file warranty information.
• Prior retail experience preferred.
• Able to work evenings and at least every other weekend.
• Able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service and an exceptional shopping experience. Process special orders, assist customers with warranty claims, and communicate with manufacturers and vendors.
• Order, receive and maintain small engine parts stock levels.
• Utilize computer systems to initiate and complete customer work orders.
• File warranty claims in a timely manner.
• Assist customers by loading and unloading products.
• Contact customer regarding work completion date.
• Process customer payments for work completed at a register
• Demonstrate awareness and compliance with Loss Prevention and safety policies and/or procedures

Skills

Great communication

Computer systems proficiency

Job description

Company & Benefits Information

At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance.

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years!

• Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91st day of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.
• All major Holidays & Birthday off
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• 401(K) with company match

Compensation

• Saturday & Sunday weekend premium pay $2.50/hr
• Base pay up to $16.25/hr

*The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

Job Duties

The Small Engines Parts Associate is responsible for providing excellent service to our customers. They will also stock, sell and order various small engine parts.

• Provide excellent service and an exceptional shopping experience. Process special orders, assist customers with warranty claims, and communicate with manufacturers and vendors.
• Order, receive and maintain small engine parts stock levels.
• Utilize computer systems to initiate and complete customer work orders.
• File warranty claims in a timely manner.
• Assist customers by loading and unloading products.
• Contact customer regarding work completion date.
• Process customer payments for work completed at a register
• Demonstrate awareness and compliance with Loss Prevention and safety policies and/or procedures

Qualifications

• Great communication skills
• Proficiency working with computer systems to enter jobs, file warranty information and assist with finding parts
• Prior Retail experience preferred
• Able to work evenings when needed and at least every other weekend
• Able to pass a background check

EEO Statement

Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 7 years in a row.