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Sales Associate

Sales Associate

Employment Type: Full Time or Part Time 

Supervisor: Store Manager 

Job Description

The Sales Associate is responsible for performing general sales duties in their assigned department but also assisting in other areas of the store as needed. They display a helpful, friendly attitude towards all customers to make Theisen’s the Best of the Best in our industry. This involves greeting and assisting customers, helping them to determine correct merchandise for their needs and explaining benefits and features of merchandise. They may also perform general upkeep of the facility and may assist on cash registers.

Qualifications

  • 3-12 months retail experience preferred
  • Valid driver’s License with a clean driving record

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Approach customers storewide and ask if help is needed and take them to the location of merchandise 
  • Explain benefits and features of merchandise to customers and suggest add-on merchandise 
  • Maintain general knowledge of all products, may need to have expertise in specific product areas
  • Compute price quotes, order merchandise from order catalog, provide customers with business card with name and contact information, and follow up on customer special orders
  • Answer telephone and customer questions within established guidelines
  • Practice and maintain security measures
  • Communicate out-of-stocks using hot sheet/new item requests
  • Use radios to request additional help
  • Assist customers with check out and carryouts
  • Maintain accuracy of shelf tagging, arrange merchandise by shelf label, and set up merchandise displays
  • Receive merchandise shipments, and check them against receiving reports
  • Remove merchandise from packaging, match items with stock numbers, and price and tag merchandise 
  • Restock shelves and displays and assemble products as needed
  • Process Interstore transfers
  • Cleaning duties which include but aren’t limited to facing merchandise, dusting shelves/displays and merchandise, sweeping and vacuuming, cleaning windows, and emptying trash
  • Maintain cleanliness and merchandising that meets or exceeds the Theisen’s Brand requirements
  • Other tasks as requested by management may include but are not limited to: checking desk/mail box, preparing and participating in physical inventory, unloading warehouse delivery trucks, delivering merchandise to customers, and running cash registers

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Good customer service skills
  • Basic math skills
  • Exhibit a high level of integrity and business ethics  
  • Ability to answer phones, and learn cash register functions
  • Familiar with forklift and pallet jack operations is preferred but not required
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Possess a positive attitude, good listening skills and an outgoing personality

Physical Demands

Frequent physical demands include lifting up to 25 lbs., walking, standing, bending, reaching, dexterity and light grasping. Occasional physical demands include lifting up to and over 50 lbs., climbing stairs, squatting, and firmly grasping. The associate is required to talk and hear. Must be able to work required shifts including nights and weekends, and maintain attendance standards. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision adequate for the incumbent to perform the responsibilities and functions of the job efficiently. The associate must have the manual dexterity to manually operate and use a computer/cash register and/or RF.

Work Environment and Working Conditions

Work will normally be performed inside of the store facility; however, some work may occasionally be performed outside in conditions ranging from cold below 32 degrees to heat above 100 degrees. The work environment is usually fast paced with regular deadlines and sales expectations. Extreme noise and vibrations may occasionally be experienced. Associates may be subjected to hazards such as burns, cuts, electrical, explosive, and mechanical. Due to the nature of the work, associates may be exposed atmospheric conditions such as dust fumes, odors, and poor ventilation. For the safety of our associates, all associates may be required to wear protective devices from time to time, depending on the job/task being performed. 

Benefits

Part-Time and Full-Time Eligible:

  • Competitive match on 401K
  • PTO
  • Holidays
  • Birthday-off with pay
  • Associate discount and many other benefits

Full-Time Also Eligible:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance 
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Short-term and long-term disability

Company Culture and Values

At Theisen’s, our company culture is built on a foundation of respect, collaboration, and service to our communities. We believe in putting Customer First, working together as One Connected Team, and always finding ways to Give Back. These three pillars guide how we approach our work and interact with each other every day.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every associate is valued and encouraged to grow. At Theisen’s, we strive to make a positive impact on our customers, our communities, and each other, creating a workplace where hard work, dedication, and innovation are celebrated.

Theisen’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Administrative Clerk

Description

The Administrative Clerk is responsible to be a steward of county records, specifically vital records (birth, death and marriage), property records, military records, and off-road vehicle/boat registrations. This stewardship includes entering new records, providing copies of records to entitled individuals upon request and preserving the records for future generations.

 

 

Job Duties

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position.  Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

Customer Service:

Answers questions both by phone and in-person regarding the use of website, distribution and recording of records, entitlement to records, and titling/registration of off-road vehicles.   Assists in the application process of records to be distributed and/or possibly corrected.  Receives and processes record requests sent via mail, email, and in-person.  Locates and prepares/prints correct records to be distributed and collects fees due.

Creating Records:

Receives documents to be recorded or processed, verifies all requirements per Iowa Code are met and inputs into the correct recording system.  Scans document into appropriate system and verifies reproducibility.  Contacts customer or firm regarding any requirements not met and determines the best solution for correction.

Record Preservation:

Digitizes paper records. This includes DNR Registrations, Marriage Applications, Marriage Returns and property/real estate records.   Records storage. Once digitized, records are respectively stored in house, sent to the State offices or returned to the originator.  In-house paper records are maintained in an orderly manner as they are still accessed frequently.

Titling and Registering Off-Road Vehicles/Boats:

Verifies required documentation has been submitted by applicant.  Assists customer in completing the application for titling and inputting vehicle information under correct customer profile while verifying all information is correct and up to date. Calculates and collects fees and taxes due from customers.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

  • Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent and some experience. Experience in Real Estate and Customer Service or any office/clerical experience would be a plus but is not required.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:

  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Criminal History/DHS Registry check required.

 

Supplemental Information

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential.

  • Thorough knowledge of collection and cashiering procedures, methods and processes.
  • General knowledge of real estate.
  • General knowledge of bookkeeping terminology, methods, procedures and equipment.
  • General knowledge of standard office procedures, practices and equipment.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
  • Ability to perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.
  • Skill in the use of a variety of office and data processing equipment and some typing ability.
  • Ability to get along well with others.

In evaluating candidates for this position, Dubuque County may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.  

Physical Requirements

  • Extended periods sitting at a desk working on a computer.
  • Standing at counter and frequent walking is required.
  • Proficiency in using computers is essential, so good hand-eye coordination and dexterity for typing, using a mouse, and navigating software interfaces are important.
  • Requires lifting to 50 pounds.
  • Requires ability to walk steps, reaching, squatting, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.

Work Environment

  • Work is primarily indoors at a desk.
  • Occasionally work with irritated or agitated individuals.

 

Equal Opportunity

Dubuque County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at (563) 589-4441.

Fabrication and Assembly Technician

Fabrication and Assembly Technician

Our client, a leading manufacturer of custom heavy haul trailers, is seeking a Fabrication and Assembly Technician to join their team. As a Fabrication and Assembly Technician, you will be part of the production team supporting the assembly of high-quality trailers. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to quality, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Fabrication and Assembly Technician

Location: Manchester, IA

Shift: All shifts available (1st, 2nd, 3rd)

Pay Range: $21.00 – $23.00/hour

What’s the Job?

  • Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and work orders.
  • Prepare work by gathering parts, tools, and materials.
  • Install and assemble components using templates, measurements, and hand tools.
  • Verify completed components meet specifications using measuring tools.
  • Operate and adjust machinery and equipment as needed.

What’s Needed?

  • Prior industrial manufacturing or fabrication experience is required
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Ability to read blueprints and follow detailed instructions.
  • Basic understanding of shop math and mechanical processes.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly

What’s in it for me?

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
  • Gain valuable experience in mechanical assembly and production.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, 5S, and Kaizen.
  • Be part of a team that values quality and excellence.
  • Potential for overtime and flexible shift options.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k)

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

Part-Time Executive Assistant

What We Do

 

Simply put, we connect shippers with a network of trusted carriers to provide creative solutions. We handle the entire process: quoting, carrier interaction, scheduling pickups, in transit tracking, and making sure it’s delivered on time, every time. This leaves shippers with peace of mind that their freight is safe with us and allows them to shift their valuable time and efforts elsewhere. With RCL, there’s no project too big, no customer too small!

 

Role of Executive Assistant

The Office Assistant is responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, including managing communications, maintaining records, and supporting office operations to ensure efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Communication Management: Receives and distributes communication, collects and mails correspondence, and serves as a point of contact for internal and external communications. 
  2. Document Management: Files and maintains both electronic and hard copy documents, locates and produces files upon request, and ensures important documents are copied and stored properly. 
  3. Office Supplies Management: Maintains an inventory of office supplies, anticipates supply needs, and ensures prompt ordering and receipt of supplies, delivering them to workstations as needed. 
  4. General Office Duties: Performs various office duties such as typing, operating office equipment, and ordering supplies for both the office and warehouse, maintaining a clean and brand work environment. 
  5. Organizational Support: Assists in organizing meetings, scheduling appointments, and managing calendars, ensuring that all administrative tasks are completed efficiently. 
  6. Supporting Executive Team: Travel arrangements, expense management, various admin tasks.

 

Skills and Qualifications of Office Assistant

  • Organizational Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. 
  • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with colleagues and clients. 
  • Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with office software and equipment, including word processing, spreadsheets, and office management systems. 
  • Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment. 

Montessori Toddler Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a responsible, and caring individual to join our toddler classroom team and be a part of our compassionate and creative staff!  Experience working in a childcare setting is preferred, but we will train the right candidate.   Our toddler classroom has 12 students, ages two through young three along with one lead teacher and two assistant teachers.  This position does require you to work with older children ages 3-5 at times throughout the day (lunch, extended care).

Assistant responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Providing support to lead teacher.
  • Help instruct, guide, and supervise children during the day.
  • Follow Iowa Department of Health and Human Service Childcare guidelines, which includes passing background check, being fingerprinted, and completing necessary trainings.  Must become CPR/First Aid certified if not already.  Dubuque Montessori pays for all required trainings.
  • Help to prepare daily snack, assist with supervision at snack and lunch.
  • Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly environment.

Dubuque Montessori runs on a similar calendar to Dubuque Community Schools.  We are only in session late August through the end of May.  All summers and holidays off.  We follow Dubuque School weather cancellations, but not 2-hour delays.    This position is for a M-F schedule, at least 8:30-3:00, but would love to discuss a schedule that may consist of a few more hours!

 

 

AR/AP Specialist

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our growing accounting department. In short, this person will play an instrumental role in billing our customers and paying our carriers in a prompt and accurate manner.

The Accounting Specialist role is an exciting opportunity that includes both internal and external facing tasks working from our brokerage division office in Dubuque, IA and has the following job duties:

  • Provide support to the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable department in invoicing our customers and scheduling payment to our carriers
  • Collect pertinent documents for billing and pay processing including proof of deliveries, invoices, receipts, etc.
  • Collaborate with Account Executives and Carrier Specialists to ensure proper billing and payment procedures are followed
  • Assist with onboarding processes for new customers and carriers
  • Update customer/carrier profiles and load specific data in Turvo, our TMS, to maintain accurate record keeping

 

The ideal candidate will have the following traits and skills:

  • Strong work ethic with the ability to perform high level work with minimal supervision
  • Comfortable interacting with a diverse group of carriers, truck drivers, shippers, and factoring companies through primarily phone and email interactions
  • Good attitude with strong customer service skills to work through discrepancies and issues with internal and external parties
  • Attention to detail to ensure customers and carriers are billed/paid in an efficient and analytical manner
  • Ability to take direction and implement feedback from leadership
  • Strong organizational skills to ensure various documents are collected and sorted properly
  • Ability to adapt to a variety of situations. No two days are the same at RCL, so if you enjoy the challenge of crafting quality solutions in a fast-paced environment, RCL is the place for you!
  • Team player who can clearly communicate updates and needs to their team and leadership
  • Availability during weekends and after hours as need dictates

 

Benefits to Working at River City Logistics

We treat our team as if they are the most important people in this company for one reason: they are! We offer the following benefits for our MVP’s

  • Above industry average starting salary
  • Unlimited commission plan: the formula is simple, the better you do, the more you make!
  • Paid Time Off Plan after 60-day probationary period, no accrual system!
  • Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Offered
  • Industry leading training combined with continuous development to make sure you’re always able to do your best work.
  • No restrictive Non-Compete Agreement that limits your career choices

Semi route delivery driver- home every night

Applicant must be able to read and write English.  Applicant must possess a Class A CDL and clean driving record.  Must be able to sit for long periods of time and lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.   Hours are defined and follow a consistent schedule that may include weekend and/or holidays.

The successful candidate will conduct a pre-trip inspection of truck/trailer combination.    Deliveries may include boxes, cases or 80 gallon carts.  Dock or hoist deliveries will depend on the route.   All paperwork must be completed and returned at the end of the route.

Applicant must be able to read and write English.

Prairie Farms offers a competitive salary, health and life insurance, vacation, personal and paid holidays.  Retirement options include 401k AND pension.

 

For more information and to apply, click on the link provided.

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Plant Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities include maintaining and troubleshooting packaging equipment in conformance to specifications, safety, sanitation, and quality requirements.

Requirements for the position include:

  • Plant maintenance experience or equivalent technical training.
  • Strong electrical experience along with hydraulics and pneumatics.
  • PLC experience is a plus.
  • Must have math and mechanical aptitude.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Must be able to speak, read and write English
  • Must possess High School diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements

  • Must have full range of motion and be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Must be able to tolerate allergen exposure to milk, cocoa and egg proteins.
  • Must be able to stand or walk for 80% of the workday.
  • Must have full range of motion and be able to bend, squat, climb and lift
  • Potential/Existing Hazards
  • Heat
  • Steam
  • Chemical (CIP compounds including Caustics, acids and chlorinated cleaners, ammonia)
  • Natural Gas
  • Compressed Air
  • Electricity

Flexibility to work day and evening hours including weekends is required. 

 In return, Prairie Farms; will offer:

Competitive compensation $30.65/hr. $0.55 shift premium from 6 PM to 6 AM.

  • Teamsters pension benefits
  • Vacation/Personal/Holidays
  • Health Insurance & 401K
  • Health Spending Account
  • Night shift premium
  • Life Insurance

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Fleet mechanic

Prairie Farms Dairy is looking for a heavy duty Fleet Mechanic. This is a great opportunity to establish yourself in a secure company with a 75+ year history of success.  We are proud to be comprised of more than 800 farm families throughout the Midwest. Since 1938, we have been producing high quality products for you and your family.

At Prairie Farms, safety is our number one priority. We invite you to join our team! 

Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of diesel repair & diagnose
  • Understanding of the driveline, components & repair
  • Certified in a/c repair
  • Diagnose & repair air brake systems
  • Diagnose & repair electrical systems
  • Perform Annual Inspections on semi tractors & trailers
  • Perform preventive maintenance on tractors & trailers

Requirements:

  • Be able to obtain a Class A CDL (will train)
  • MUST have experience with heavy duty equipment
  • Able to work 2nd or 3rd shift
  • Must be able to read and write English

We offer competitive salary ($29.60/hr /  $30.10/hr after probationary period); vacation, sick, personal and holiday pay; medical, dental, vision and life insurance; direct deposit, 401K and pension.

Possible 4 day work week. Overtime available. 

ALL TOOLS ARE SUPPLIED.

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.