Full-Time

DC Receiver S2

Illinois

Posted on 11/19/2025

Deadline 11/19/26
Rural King

Rural King

1,001-5,000 employees

Family-owned retail chain offering rural goods

Compensation Overview

$21 - $23.95/hr

+ Shift premium + Overtime eligibility

Effingham, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods
  • Must be able to lift 65 pounds at times
  • Must be able to access and navigate all facilities
  • Must be able to verbally communicate effectively with others (in-person and via electronic devices)
  • Must be able to see at close and far distances
  • Must be able to lift, bend, carry, and push repetitively
  • Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn Latitude systems
  • Prior warehouse/manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of experience and education
  • Able to operate powered industrial equipment in a warehouse environment
  • Willingness to cross train and perform other duties
  • Must be able to follow vendor compliance processes
  • Able to communicate with drivers after trailers are unloaded
  • Provide accurate inspection and counting of all products received in the warehouse
  • Must understand and follow safety regulations and maintain a clean and safe working environment
  • Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King's Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement or Continuous
  • Demonstrate ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain high attention to detail
Responsibilities
  • Ensure timely and accurate receipts of all products that are received into the distribution center
  • Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external customer support while assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively
  • Actively participate in learning initiatives such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments
  • Provides accurate inspection and counting of all products received in the warehouse
  • Utilizes operating systems affiliated with Rural King distribution center operations such as ATK, Latitude, etc.
  • Moves product via powered industrial equipment to and from location when receipt is complete and processed
  • Understand and follow vendor compliance processes
  • Communicate with drivers after trailers are unloaded
  • Rework problem freight
  • Ensure quality and production KPI goals are met daily, weekly and monthly
  • Follow safety regulations and maintain a clean and safe working environment
  • May be required to cross train and perform other duties
  • The receiver is to ensure timely and accurate receipts of all products that are received into the distribution center
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior warehouse/manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of experience and education
  • Previous experience with powered industrial equipment
  • Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative,
  • Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn latitude systems
  • Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain high attention to detail
  • Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
  • Genuine enthusiasm for learning and personal growth
  • Possess a growth mindset
  • Ability to work safely and follow procedures

Preparing company description.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

null

Founded

N/A

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • New Ashtabula store opened May 8, 2026, marks 30th Ohio location.
  • Cullman store projects $22 million first-year sales with 40% external revenue.
  • 150 stores across 17 states by April 2026 fuel expansion momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Tractor Supply's 2,300 stores erode Rural King's share via supply chain edges.
  • Cullman council's 3-2 split exposes subsidy backlash halting expansions.
  • Ohio's 30 stores dilute profits through customer overlap by 2028.

What makes Rural King unique

  • RK Tractors and RK Guns subsidiaries enable cross-selling beyond farm supplies.
  • Free popcorn, coffee, and RK Rewards loyalty build unique community traditions.
  • Premium brands like Carhartt, Ariat, and Henry Rifles attract rural loyalists.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

Company News

The Outdoor Wire
Apr 2nd, 2026
Federal Ammunition and Affiliate Brands Receive Top Award from Rural King

Federal Ammunition and affiliate brands receive top award from Rural King. The Kinetic Group (TKG) was recently named Rural King's Sporting Goods Vendor of the Year. TKG's Senior National Account Manager, Eric Labelle, accepted the award from Caesar Girod, Senior Buyer, Jeff Krogmann, Vice President of Hardlines, and John Leonauskas, Executive Vice President of Merchandising at Rural King's 2026 Annual Vendor Summit in Mattoon, Illinois. "We are proud of our close partnership with Rural King," said Labelle. "By navigating challenging market conditions together, we've ensured that TKG's ammo brands remain available to sportsmen and women across rural America. We are truly honored to receive this recognition from the Rural King team." The Rural King Vendor of the Year award is the top recognition given to a supplier that demonstrates excellence in supporting Rural King's retail operations, which include farm, home, and sporting goods. TKG was specifically recognized for its dedication to excellence, growth, and support of its product offerings. The award recognizes partners who enhance Rural King's ability to provide quality products at good prices to customers in the rural communities they serve. "This award is a recognition of the hard work that both Rural King and TKG put into the business through planning and execution," said TKG's Senior Retail Sales Director, Jake Marolt. "These efforts help ensure high in-stock rates, seasonal end cap strategies, educational-based consumer marketing, increased collaboration, targeted 'Rudy' offers, and set us apart as a trusted strategic partner." TKG's Federal Ammunition and affiliate brands engineer and manufacture the most accurate, powerful, and reliable ammunition in the world. TKG is a member of the Ammo+ Division of the industrial-technological group CSG, a dynamic group of more than 100 manufacturing, development, and trading companies based in the U.S. and Europe. Learn more at www.thekineticgroup.com. Federal Ammunition products are available at dealers nationwide and online. For more information on all Federal products and to sign up for notifications about new product availability, rebate promotions, and other brand news via email, visit www.federalpremium.com.

HBS Dealer
Mar 27th, 2026
Rural King phones Rome (Ga.) for new opening.

Rural King phones Rome (Ga.) for new opening. It's the retailer's third Peach State location. HBSDealer Staff Rural King has opened a new store in Rome, Georgia. It's the Illinois-based retailer's third location in Ga., following locations in Bainbridge and Waycross. Grand opening festivities will take place Friday, March 27, through Sunday, March 29 at 2770 Martha Berry Highway NE, Suite 600, where the store will carry livestock and pet supplies, workwear, power equipment, tools, automotive products and seasonal merchandise. The store also includes mobile and self-checkout options. "Opening our third Georgia store in Rome is an exciting milestone for Rural King," said Rural King Chief Operating Officer Michael Ladd. "Northwest Georgia has a strong agricultural heritage and a deep sense of community that aligns with who we are. We are proud to invest in Rome and provide a dependable source for the products our customers rely on every day." The Rome store carries a range of brands, including Purina, Carhartt, Ariat, Wrangler, Bad Boy Mowers, Husqvarna, Milwaukee, Smith & Wesson, Mobil 1 and Shell Rotella. Rural King, also known as RK Holdings, LLP, was founded in 1960 in Mattoon, Ill. The company now operates more than 140 stores in 17 states. * Rural King expands into South Carolina A Spartanburg store is the company's first foray into the Palmetto State. * The HBSDealer News Map Openings, closings and acquisitions from the hardware and building supply industry.

Greenville Business Magazine
Oct 13th, 2025
Spartanburg Community College Welcomes William Brothers, Ph.D. as Chief Academic Officer

Rural King, a family-owned retailer dedicated to the rural lifestyle, announces opening of its first South Carolina store in Spartanburg, with grand opening on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

HBS Dealer
Sep 23rd, 2025
Rural King opens first Mississippi store

Rural King, a family-owned retailer founded in 1960, is opening its first Mississippi store in the city of Columbus.

SGB Online
Aug 11th, 2025
Rural King Opens Eleventh Pennsylvania Store in Indiana

Rural King has opened its eleventh Pennsylvania store in Indiana, PA, introducing its family-owned rural lifestyle retail experience to the home of Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

INACTIVE