Employment
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
Cashier - Downtown Location
Full Time or Part Time
Shipton's Big R is a farm/ranch retail corporation that has been in business for 75 years and counting!
!We are seeking a friendly, knowledgeable and engaging Full-Time or Part-Time Cashier.
Job Responsibilities
Job Requirements
Benefits for Full-Time employees include Medical/Dental/Life/Vision Insurance, Vacation. Employee Discount available to all employees.
Apply NowShare on !We are seeking a friendly, knowledgeable and engaging Full-Time or Part-Time Cashier.
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.
- Occasionally float between departments to meet business needs.
- All other duties as assigned.
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.
- Have the ability to climb a ladder.
- Have reliable transportation.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Benefits for Full-Time employees include Medical/Dental/Life/Vision Insurance, Vacation. Employee Discount available to all employees.
Cashiers
Lewistown, MT Full-Time and Part-Time
Shipton's Big R is a farm/ranch retail corporation that has been in business for 75 years and counting!
!We are seeking a friendly, knowledgeable and engaging Full-Time and Part-Time Cashiers.
Job Responsibilities
Job Requirements
Benefits for Full-Time employees include Medical/Dental/Life/Vision Insurance, Vacation. Employee Discount available to all employees.
Apply NowShare on !We are seeking a friendly, knowledgeable and engaging Full-Time and Part-Time 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.
- Occasionally float between departments to meet business needs.
- All other duties as assigned.
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.
- Have the ability to climb a ladder.
- Have reliable transportation.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Benefits for Full-Time employees include Medical/Dental/Life/Vision Insurance, Vacation. Employee Discount available to all employees.
Receiver - Distribution Center, Billings, MT
1 Full Time Position
Shipton's Big R is a farm/ranch retail company that has been in business 76 years and counting! We are seeking a Receiver at our West Billings Distribution Center.
Job Responsibilities
- Pulling bags of feed for transfer using a stand-up fork lift.
- Off-load shipments of merchandise from trucks using a forklift.
- Shipments of received merchandise must be accurately counted including verification of boxes, cartons, or pallets are delivered per the bill of lading or UPS/Fedex.
- Inspect shipments for damage and document damage per the correct procedure.
- Packing Slips must be gathered and the corresponding bill of lading documents attached. Notification to the vendor is required for missing packing slips.
- Identify each vendor shipment with the PO number and date received.
- Accurately receive merchandise following a procedure in as timely manner as possible to get the merchandise to the sales floor.
- Responsible for balancing shipment quantities with the packing list following a prescribed procedure.
- Responsible for entering the receipt of merchandise into the computer system following a detailed receiving procedure.
- Responsible for recognizing overages and following the prescribed procedures.
- Move pallets to the designated locations staging area using a forklift or pallet jack.
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must have forklift experience, preferably stand-up forklift experience, and be able to be forklift certified according to Shipton’s Big R Policy.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and stand for an extended period of time..
- Must have tolerance to dust, noise, vibration, extreme heat/cold and fumes.
- Must be able to work with and around cleaning supplies.
- Must be able to work with and around the products we carry including feed, seed, and poultry (chickens, ducks, geese and the like) and small animals.
- Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol pre-employment drug test according to our Drug and Alcohol Policy.
- Must have a valid Montana Driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Must have the ability to pay attention to detail and have analytical skills to compare quantities and match data.
- Must be able to read, write legibly and interpret and consistently follow standard procedures.
- Must have computer skills with the ability to learn company specific software.
Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, 401k, and Employee Discount.
Sales Associate - Automotive
Lewistown, MT - Part Time and Full Time
Shipton's Big R is a Farm/Ranch retail company that has been in business 74 years and counting!
We are seeking a Full Time and Part Time Sales Associate for our Automotive Department who has general knowledge of automotive 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 automotive 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 full time employees include Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance, Vacation, 401K and Employee Discount. Benefits for part time employees include employee discount.
Sales Associate - Clothing
Full-Time, Sheridan, WY
Shipton's Big R is a farm/ranch retail company that has been in business for 76 years and counting! We are seeking a Full-Time sales associate for our Sheridan, WY 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.
Sales Associate - Sporting Goods
Sheridan, WY - Full-Time
We are seeking a friendly, knowledgeable and engaging Full-Time Sporting Goods Sales Associate for our Sheridan, WY 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 product knowledge on a daily basis by accessing product manuals and internet websites.
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.
Responsible for floating between departments to meet business needs.
All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.
Be able to read, write and interpret basic information.
Must have basic math skills.
Ability 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.
Have reliable transportation.
Computer skills with the ability to search the internet.
Be able to pass a criminal background check.
Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, 401K and Employee Discount. All benefits are subject to a waiting period.
Apply NowShare on 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 internet websites.
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.
Responsible for floating between departments to meet business needs.
All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.
Be able to read, write and interpret basic information.
Must have basic math skills.
Ability 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.
Have reliable transportation.
Computer skills with the ability to search the internet.
Be able to pass a criminal background check.
Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, 401K and Employee Discount. All benefits are subject to a waiting period.
Sales Associate Sporting Goods/Hardware
Big R East - 216 N. 14th St. - Full Time
Shipton's Big R is a farm/ranch retail corporation that has been in business for 75 years and counting!
We are seeking a friendly, knowledgeable and engaging Sales Associate to work in Sporting Goods and Hardware.
Job Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers through normal social skills.
Must be able to read, write and interpret basic information.
Must have basic math skills.
Apply NowShare on We are seeking a friendly, knowledgeable and engaging Sales Associate to work in Sporting Goods and Hardware.
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 internet websites.
- 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. Responsible for floating between departments to meet business needs.
- All other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the business.
Minimum Requirements
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers through normal social skills.
Must be able to read, write 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 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.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Benefits available for Full-Time employees include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401K. Each benefit has it's own waiting period. Employee Discount available to all employees following a 90 day waiting period.