About us

Rural King Farm and Home Store strives to create a positive and rewarding workplace for our associates. We offer opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, a people first environment, and an opportunity to work alongside dedicated associates who share a passion for providing an exceptional experience and service to our rural communities. Whether you are starting an entry-level position or joining with professional experience, Rural King encourages professional growth and provides the necessary resource to help you succeed and grow with us.

When you join the Rural King team, you become a contributing member in supporting the needs of and making a difference in the lives of those within the people and communities we serve.  

How we reward you

401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2 * Healthcare plans to support your needs * Virtual doctor visits * Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program * 15% Associate Discount * Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program (no cost to you!) * Associate Assistance Program * RK Cares Associate Hardship Program * 24/7 Chaplaincy Services

JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage DC facility and forklift maintenance responsibilities for multiple locations
• Develop preventative maintenance programs to reduce downtime and maintenance costs
• Plan and schedule the repair work for the maintenance associates to ensure that all work is done in a safe and timely manner, while reducing lost productivity
• Train and develop maintenance associates
• Ensure exceptional safety of equipment & tools as well as cleanliness of the maintenance shops
• Communicate specific work assignments and responsibilities to associates
• Ensure inventory is secured, stored and only accessible to the associates in accordance with the company guidelines
• Travel, as business dictates
• May be required to cross train and perform other duties as business dictates

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be flexible with hours: ability to work a 50-hour workweek with varied hours, days, night, and weekends as business dictates
• Must be a self-starter, willing to take the initiative and able and willing to work without direct supervision
• Computer and data-entry skills required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage hourly associate

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Good visual acuity and ability to communicate effectively to all audiences
• Close vision for PC work
• Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time
• Ability to walk up and down stairs multiple times per day
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull a minimum of 50 pounds. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.

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