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Want to work for a company that rewards and values a positive attitude and a great work ethic? Since 1949, Shipton’s Big R has continually strived to be the “employer of choice” to those individuals who share these values by offering the following:
- Competitive wages and a substantial employee discount program to all full time and part time employees
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Full time employees are eligible for:
- Medical, dental and life insurance
- Profit sharing/401k plan
- Vacation benefits
- Paid holidays
(Each specific benefit is subject to a waiting period)
- Employee development: Product knowledge training, customer service training and career development
Available Positions
Cashiers
Billings West End / Full Time
Shipton's Big R is a Farm/Ranch retail corporation that has been in business 77 years and counting!
We are seeking a Full-Time Cashier for our Lewistown, MT location.
We are seeking friendly, knowledgeable and engaging Cashiers.
Job Responsibilities
Customer Engagement – Greet customers as they enter the store and when they arrive at the register. While transacting their
sale, engage the customer by asking if they found what they were looking for. Thank them for shopping with us when they are
leaving the store and invite them to visit again.
Responsible for all point of sale transactions including cash, credit card, check, gift cards, charge accounts, special orders and the like.
Responsible for completing cash drawer procedures at the end of shift following a procedure.
Yard sales – Must be familiar with merchandise located in the yard and know how to use the yard book.
Responsible for processing returns following a procedure.
Salesmanship – Must have the ability to sell products in your area of responsibility.
Cleaning – Maintain cleanliness of register area and front end.
Signage – Must understand Shipton’s sign program and be able to make signs.
Responsible for floating between departments to meet business needs.
Job Requirements
Must be friendly and able to engage the customer.
Must be able to read, understand and write legibly.
Must have basic math skills.
Must have computer skills to be able to learn and operate a point of sale system and be able to
look up merchandise.
Must have the ability to be accurate and pay attention to detail.
Must be able to multi-task.
Must be able to work with and around the products we carry including feed, seed, or poultry (chickens, ducks, geese and the like) or small animals.
Must be able to work with and around cleaning supplies.
Must be able to
bend, stoop, reach, lift up to 50 pounds and stand for an extended period of time.
Must have ability to climb a ladder.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Benefits available for Full-Time employees include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, PTO, 401K. Each benefit has it's own waiting period. Employee Discount available to all employees following a 90 day waiting period.
Department Manager - Sporting Goods
Full-Time - Billings, MT - West End
Job Duties
- Drive Customer Service. Train department employees on F.I.R.S.T. program.
- Ensure department is merchandised to company standards by delegating tasks through effective communication with department employees. Effective communication usually requires a written task list that employees can continually refer to but also includes teaching, training and coaching department employees. Department managers are also required to perform the tasks to ensure completeness. These tasks include but are not limited to:
- Bringing freight to the department.
- Merchandising the product. Right Item, Right Place, Right Time and seasonally correct. Product is faced and priced correctly.
- Signage– Stay up-to-date with current and up-coming ads. Have featured merchandise signed and displayed.
- Cleaning– Dust by wiping down the product and shelves, sweep the department and takeout the trash.
- Price changes. Create a weekly list of price changes for department staff.
- Sets an example for department employees by following company policies. Works in concert with Assistant Manager by documenting and providing information on any and all substandard performance and conduct issues. The Assistant Manager is responsible for carrying out all disciplinary actions.
- Communicates staffing needs to the Assistant Manager making sure coverage is adequate at alltimes paying close attention to promotional events.
- All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and departmentemployees.
- Proficient organizational skills.
- Knowledge of the products in their department.
- Ability to read and interpret basic information.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, and stand for an extended period oftime.
- Able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally 80 pounds.
- Ability to work with and around the products we carry including feed, seed, poultry (chickens, ducks, geese and the like) or small animals.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be able to work any store hours/days as dictated by their manager.
- Computer skills with the ability to work with company specific software.
- Must be able to pass a drug & alcohol test.
Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance, 401K Plan, PTO and employee discount. Each benefit has a waiting period.
Sales Associate - Animal Health
Billings West - Full-Time
Shipton's Big R is a Farm/Ranch retailer that has been in business 76 years and counting! We are seeking a Full-Time Sales Associate for our Animal Health Department at our Billings West End store.
Job Responsibilities
- Customer Service – Must greet every customer that you come in contact with. Responsible for answering customer questions or finding another associate who can answer them.
- Must be willing and able to carry the customers merchandise to their vehicle.
- Product Knowledge – Continually make an effort to gain product knowledge on a daily basis through our Learning Management System.
- Salesmanship – Start with customer service as defined above and include upsell and ad-on sales techniques.
- Cleaning – Shared Responsibility for cleanliness of your department including dusting and facing product.
- Merchandising – Responsible for product presentation, stocking, scanner tagging, and signage.
- Signage – Make display signs by following Shipton’s Big R sign program.
- All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers through normal social skills.
- Must be able to read and interpret basic information.
- Must have basic math skills.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift up to 50 pounds and stand for an extended period of time.
- Must be able to work with and around the products we carry including feed, seed, poultry (chickens, ducks, geese and the like) or small animals.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be able to cover any and all tattoos.
- Must be able to work any store hours/days as dictated by their manager.
- Computer skills with the ability to search the internet.
Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance, PTO, 401K, and Employee Discount.
Sales Associate - Animal Health
Lewistown, MT - Part Time
Shipton's Big R is a Farm/Ranch retail company that has been in business 77 years and counting!
We are seeking a Part Time Sales Associate for our Animal Health Department who has general knowledge of Animal Health products.
- Customer Service – Must greet every customer that you come in contact with. Responsible for answering customer questions or finding another associate who can answer them. Must be willing and able to carry the customers merchandise to their vehicle.
- Product Knowledge – Continually make an effort to gain animal health product knowledge on a daily basis by accessing product manuals and LMS internet website.
- Salesmanship – Start with customer service as defined above and include upsell and ad-on sales techniques.
- Cleaning – Shared Responsibility for cleanliness of your department including dusting and facing product.
- Merchandising – Responsible for product presentation, stocking, scanner tagging, and signage.
- Signage – Make display signs by following Shipton’s Big R sign program.
- Minimum Requirements
- Knowledge of automotive products preferred.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers through normal social skills.
- Must be able to read and interpret basic information.
- Must have basic math skills.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift up to 50 pounds and stand for an extended period of time.
- Must be able to work with and around the products we carry including feed, seed, poultry (chickens, ducks, geese and the like) or small animals.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be able to cover any and all tattoos.
- Must be able to work any store hours/days as dictated by their manager.
- Computer skills with the ability to search the internet.
- Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
- Benefits for part time employees include employee discount following a 90 day waiting period.
Sales Associate - Animal Health
Part Time - Billings Heights
Shipton's Big R is a farm/ranch retail corporation that has been in business for 77 years and counting! We are seeking a Part -Time Animal Health Sales Associate for our Billings Heights location.
Job Responsibilities:
- Customer Service – Must greet every customer that you come in contact with. Responsible for answering customer questions or finding another associate who can answer them. Must be willing and able to carry the customers merchandise to their vehicle.
- Product Knowledge – Continually make an effort to gain animal health product knowledge on a daily basis by accessing product manuals and through our LMS site.
- Salesmanship – Start with customer service as defined above and include upsell and ad-on sales techniques.
- Cleaning – Shared Responsibility for cleanliness of your department including dusting and facing product.
- Merchandising – Responsible for product presentation, stocking, scanner tagging, and signage.
- Signage – Make display signs by following Shipton’s Big R sign program.
- All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Animal Health product knowledge preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers through normal social skills.
- Must be able to read and interpret basic information.
- Must have basic math skills.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift up to 50 pounds and stand for an extended period of time.
- Must be able to work with and around the products we carry including feed, seed, poultry (chickens, ducks, geese and the like) or small animals.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be able to work any store hours/days as dictated by their manager.
- Computer skills with the ability to search the internet.
Sales Associate - Clothing
Billings West End - Full-Time
Shipton's Big R is a farm/ranch retail company that has been in business for 77 years and counting! We are seeking a Full-Time sales associate for our Billings West End Clothing Department.
Job Responsibilities
- Customer Service – As a sales associate in clothing, you need to greet every customer that you come in contact with. Responsible for answering customer questions or finding another associate who can answer them. Must be willing and able to carry the customers merchandise to their vehicle.
- Product Knowledge – Continually make an effort to gain product knowledge on a daily basis by accessing clothing manuals and using our Learning Managment System.
- Salesmanship – Start with customer service as defined above and include upsell and ad-on sales techniques.
- Cleaning – Shared Responsibility for cleanliness of your department including dusting and facing product.
- Merchandising – Responsible for product presentation, stocking, scanner tagging, and signage.
- Signage – Make display signs by following Shipton’s Big R sign program.
Minimum Requirements
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers through normal social skills.
- Must be able to read and interpret basic information.
- Must have basic math skills.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift up to 50 pounds and stand for an extended period of time.
- Must be able to work with and around the products we carry including feed, seed, poultry (chickens, ducks, geese and the like) or small animals.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be able to cover any and all tattoos.
- Must be able to work any store hours/days as dictated by their manager.
- Computer skills with the ability to search the internet.
Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, 401K, PTO, Holiday Pay and Employee Discount. All benefits are subject to a waiting period.
Sales Associate - Clothing
Full-Time & Part-Time - Lewistown, MT
Shipton's Big R is a farm/ranch retail company that has been in business for 77 years and counting! We are seeking a Full-Time and Part-Time sales associate for our Lewistown, MT Clothing Department.
Job Responsibilities
- Customer Service – As a sales associate in clothing, you need to greet every customer that you come in contact with. Responsible for answering customer questions or finding another associate who can answer them. Must be willing and able to carry the customers merchandise to their vehicle.
- Product Knowledge – Continually make an effort to gain product knowledge on a daily basis by accessing clothing manuals and using our Learning Managment System.
- Salesmanship – Start with customer service as defined above and include upsell and ad-on sales techniques.
- Cleaning – Shared Responsibility for cleanliness of your department including dusting and facing product.
- Merchandising – Responsible for product presentation, stocking, scanner tagging, and signage.
- Signage – Make display signs by following Shipton’s Big R sign program.
Minimum Requirements
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers through normal social skills.
- Must be able to read and interpret basic information.
- Must have basic math skills.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift up to 50 pounds and stand for an extended period of time.
- Must be able to work with and around the products we carry including feed, seed, poultry (chickens, ducks, geese and the like) or small animals.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be able to cover any and all tattoos.
- Must be able to work any store hours/days as dictated by their manager.
- Computer skills with the ability to search the internet.
Benefits for Full-Time employees include Medical/Dental/Vision and Life insurance, Paid Time Off, 401K, and Holiday Pay. Employee Discount is available to all employees. Each benefit is subject to a waiting period and eligibility requirements.
Sales Associate - Lawn and Garden - Full-time
Billings West End
Shipton's Big R is a farm/ranch retail corporation that has been in business for 76 years and counting!
Job Responsibilities:
Customer Service – Must greet every customer that you come in contact with. Responsible for answering customer questions or finding another associate who can answer them. Must be willing and able to carry the customers merchandise to their vehicle.
Product Knowledge – Continually make an effort to gain product knowledge on a daily basis by accessing product manuals and our LMS internet website.
Salesmanship – Start with customer service as defined above and include upsell and ad-on sales techniques.
Cleaning – Shared Responsibility for cleanliness of your department including dusting and facing product.
Merchandising – Responsible for product presentation, stocking, scanner tagging, and signage.
Signage – Make display signs by following Shipton’s Big R sign program.
Minimum Requirements
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers through normal social skills.
Must be able to read and interpret basic information.
Must have basic math skills.
Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift up to 50 pounds and stand for an extended period of time.
Must be able to work with and around the products we carry including feed, seed, poultry (chickens, ducks, geese and the like) or small animals.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be able to work any store hours/days as dictated by their manager.
Computer skills with the ability to search the internet.
Benefits for Full Time Employees include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay. Employee Discount available to all employees. All benefits subject to eligibility requirements and a waiting period.
Store Manager - Lewistown
Lewistown, MT
Shipton's Big R has been in farm and ranch retail for over 77 years serving generations of ranching families, hunting and outdoor enthusiasts, pet owners and everyone in between! Our store managers are passionate about serving the unique needs of our customers.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. If you appreciate the western lifestyle, Lewistown is the place for you, boasting a dynamic community with a small-town feel, with most things you need and a lot of things you want! Intersected by a spring-fed stream, encircled by mountain ranges and surrounded by Montana's natural beauty, Lewistown is a premier destination for fishing, hunting, hiking and camping. It’s truly a hidden gem!
As a Store Manager with Shipton’s Big R, you’ll oversee all aspects of our retail store in Lewistown, MT. From hiring, training, and retaining knowledgeable associates, to executing merchandising strategies, you’ll set the standard for a successful store operation. It’s hard work, but it pays off in the pride you will take knowing you’re making a difference for your employees, customers, and the community.
With our store’s variety of merchandise, you’ll need all employees engaged to provide the best possible customer experience. You’ll mentor, coach and lead an Assistant Manager, Key Employees, and Sales Associates to success in the following areas:
- Customer Service: We believe customer service starts with people development and we provide that with consistent product training. Armed with extensive knowledge of our products, our sales associates ensure our customers have the right solutions and products, at the right time to satisfy their needs or wants.
- Merchandising & Inventory: Product presentation plays an important role in helping our customers find what they need, when they need it. Lead, coach and train sales associates to merchandise strategically, execute promotional merchandising, and sale price changes. Responsible for all policies and guidelines related to loss prevention and asset protection.
- Execution of operational expectations: driving sales, store standards, customer service, financial responsibility, people development and event execution.
- Store Standards: Conducts daily store walks to evaluate and correct any issues with; merchandising, safety of employees and customers, cleanliness of store, inside and all outside properties, restrooms, break room & offices, signage, seasonal conversions, and maintenance issues. Creates task lists that include deadlines. Follows up on work results.
- Retail Initiatives: You and your team will drive sales by ensuring the store is in stock through an efficient receiving and stocking program, transfers, identifying and researching out of stocks. Responsible for maintaining accurate on hands in the system.
- Team Development: Adopting company standards for an employees lifecycle including hiring, training, developing, evaluating, disciplining, separation of employment and maintaining an environment where employees feel appreciated and safe.
- Leadership: It start’s by leading by example. Build relationships through consistency and trust. Maintain professional conduct and appearance with employees, customers, and peers, have great product knowledge and represent Shipton’s Big R in a positive and professional manner both on and off the job.
- Profitability: Accountable for sales, expenses, profitability, and shrinkage.
- Compliance: Compliance keeps our company accountable to a set of standards including standards of our Employee Handbook, and all State and Federal Regulatory Agencies.
- Other Duties: All other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
Minimum Requirements
- Preferred 5-10 years retail management experience.
- Proven leadership skills to hire, develop and motivate a strong staff.
- Proven customer service standards.
- Experience in merchandising.
- Experience in execution of Human Resource Policy and Procedures.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
- Proficient computer skills with experience in Word, Excel and Outlook and the ability to learn company specific software.
- Must be able to work with and around the products we carry including feed, seed, or poultry (chickens, ducks, geese and the like) or small animals.
- Must be able to work with and around cleaning supplies.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift up to 75 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds intermittently and stand for an extended period of time.
- Must have ability to climb a ladder.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and a Drug and Alcohol Test.
Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance, 401K, PTO, Employee Discount.
Yard Associate
Big R West - Part Time
With headquarters in Billings, MT Shipton's Big R is a farm/ranch retail corporation that has been in business for 77 years and counting!
We are seeking a friendly, knowledgeable and engaging Part Time Yard Associates for our Billings west end location.
Job Responsibilities
Job Requirements:
Employee Discount following a 90 day waiting period.
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Job Responsibilities
- Provide outstanding, knowledgeable customer service regarding feed and ranch products.
- Safely operate a forklift to organize merchandise in the yard area. and load merchandise into customer vehicles.
- Safely unload freight trucks.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Maintain a clean and organized yard area.
Job Requirements:
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers through normal social skills.
- Ability to read, write and interpret basic information.
- Must have basic math skills.
- Bend, stoop, reach, lift up to 50 pounds and stand for an extended period of time.
- Ability to work with and around the products we carry including feed, seed, poultry (chickens, ducks, geese and the like) or small animals.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Computer skills with the ability to search the internet.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and a drug and alcohol test.
- Forklift certified or have the ability to be forklift certified.
Employee Discount following a 90 day waiting period.
Cashier
Big R Heights Part Time
Shipton's Big R is a Farm/Ranch retail corporation that has been in business 77 years and counting!
We are seeking a Part-Time Cashier for our Billings Heights location.
Responsibilities
- Customer Engagement – Greet customers as they enter the store and when they arrive at the register. While transacting their sale, engage the customer by asking if they found what they were looking for. Thank them for shopping with us when they are leaving the store and invite them to visit again.
- Responsible for all point of sale transactions including cash, credit card, check, gift cards, charge accounts, special orders and the like. Responsible for completing cash drawer procedures at the end of shift following a procedure.
- Yard sales – Must be familiar with merchandise located in the yard and know how to use the yard book.
- Responsible for processing returns following a procedure.
- Salesmanship – Must have the ability to sell products in your area of responsibility.
- Cleaning – Maintain cleanliness of register area and front end.
- Signage - Must understand Shipton’s sign program and be able to make signs.
- Responsible for floating between departments to meet business needs.
Minimum Requirements
Must be friendly and able to engage the customer.
Must be able to read, understand and write legibly.
Must have basic math skills.
Must have computer skills to be able to learn and operate a point of sale system and be able to look up merchandise.
Must have the ability to be accurate and pay attention to detail.
Must be able to multi-task.
Must be able to work with and around the products we carry including feed, seed, or poultry (chickens, ducks, geese and the like) or small animals.
Must be able to work with and around cleaning supplies.
Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift up to 50 pounds and stand for an extended period of time.
Must have ability to climb a ladder.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be able to work any store hours/days as dictated by their manager.
Employee discount following a 90 day waiting period.