About us

Rural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. With a wide array of necessities ranging from food and feed to farm and home products, Rural King serves over 150 locations across 17 states and is constantly expanding. Our annual sales exceed $2.5 Billion, and our heart beats in Mattoon, IL, home to our corporate office, distribution center, and flagship store.

One thing our customers appreciate is our unique shopping experience, complete with complimentary popcorn and coffee. It's just one way we show our appreciation for their support.

At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We offer growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a people-first environment where dedicated individuals come together to serve rural communities passionately. Join us, and you'll find not just a job but a chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and make a difference in the lives of those 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

Associate Assistance Program

RK Cares Associate Hardship Program

24/7 Chaplaincy Services

Company paid YMCA Family Membership

The Director of RK Recycling, LLC plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s direction, while providing oversight and assisting with the development of the recycling program.  The company will oversee recycling of pallets, cardboard and plastic, with a goal to maximize the use of resources and profitability.

 JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establish and implement efficient operational processes for sourcing, inventory management, and order fulfillment across pallets, plastics, and cardboard product lines.
• Conduct a review of current internal operations and external market research to identify opportunities, trends, and potential partnerships with vendors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Rural King, suppliers, manufacturers, and industry partners.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards for pallets, plastics, and cardboard products.
• Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and make strategic adjustments as needed.
• Oversee the safe loading and unloading recycling materials, using forklifts, pallet jacks and various other hand tools to and from trailers per the standard operating procedures.
• Prepares bills, statements and receipts related to all recycling services such as shipping records, in-bound receipts, and bill of ladings.
• Manages the coordination of shipments of recyclable materials with RK Transportation, processing companies, or brokers.
• Supervises schedules ensuring the optimization of service, quality, and efficiency.
• Inspects work areas to ensure the premises meet safety, quality, and service standards.
• May be required to cross train and perform other duties.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises RK Recycling Associates

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or a related field. MBA a plus.
• Proven experience in business development, logistics, sales, or management, preferably within the packaging materials industry.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, partnership skills, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of successfully building and growing businesses.
• Experience in preparing data sets, statistical reports and computer applications to support financial analysis work.
• Ability to generate and speak to financial reporting to management.
• Experience on project teams and managing a segment of the project work.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and financial reports.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Good visual acuity including close vision for computer work.
• Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to repetitively lift, bend, carry, and push.
• 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.
• May work under stressful circumstances at times.

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

The pay range for this position is $87,000 - $120,000 annualized and is bonus eligible. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. To learn more about our benefits, review here https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:14539c15-191a-4b77-9c13-f6ccfce10094.