DC Assistant Manager (Illinois)

Overview:

About us

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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 Service

Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY:

The Warehouse Assistant Manager assists the Warehouse Manager in providing materials, equipment, and supplies by directing the receiving, warehousing, and distribution processes. JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Assists in the interviewing process and make recommendations on employment status.
• Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.
• Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results, evaluating and coaching for improvement.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Establish and preserve a positive work atmosphere.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1\+ years warehouse supervision experience.
• Ability to interact with the team in a fast\-paced environment, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient.
• Ability to multi\-task and coordinate, excellent communication skills, effective follow up and follow through, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail\-oriented manner.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Flexibility with hours: ability to work varied hours, days, night, and weekends as business dictates.
• May be required to perform other duties.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise several hourly associates.

MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
• Ability to repetitively lift, bend, carry, and push.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull a minimum of 30 pounds. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• May work under stressful circumstances at times.

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