Stock Associate

Join our team at Spikes and Houles Feed Stores! We are a small, community-oriented feed store in Forest Lake, MN, committed to delivering top-notch service to our customers. We’re currently looking for a reliable, motivated, and hardworking individual to join our team as a Stock Associate.
This position offers an estimated 15-25 hours per week.
Availability to work occasional evenings 3:00 PM–7:00 PM and weekends.

Please note:

This is a physically demanding, hands-on role that requires frequent lifting, loading, unloading, bending, and working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Candidates should be comfortable performing physical labor throughout their shift.

• Provide excellent customer service by loading feed and merchandise into customer vehicles.
• Receive incoming shipments, unload trucks, and stock inventory using equipment such as hand dollies, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Manage stock rotation and care for seasonal plants.
• Perform light maintenance duties around the building and grounds.
• Pull retail and commercial orders daily and ensure they’re ready for customers.
• Assist with shipping, including assembling, addressing, and stamping orders.
• Participate in inventory audits.
• Fill customer propane tanks safely and accurately (or be willing to learn proper propane filling procedures and complete any required training).
• Take on special tasks and projects as needed.
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Able to accurately pull orders by reading loading tickets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills and a willingness to go the extra mile.
• Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ongoing communication with team members and customers.

• Must be 18 years or older to operate heavy equipment (forklift, skid loader, etc.).
• Must be available to work beyond the summer season.
• Prior warehouse, stocking, farm, feed, landscaping, or other physically active work experience is a plus, but not required.
• Experience filling propane tanks or willingness to learn.

• Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching.
• Frequent carrying, moving, and positioning of objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Regular loading and unloading of feed, merchandise, and customer orders.
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours).

• Competitive wages.
• Day, evening, and weekend schedules.
• Tuition assistance for eligible employees.
• Health and welfare insurances.
• 401(k) savings with company match.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Internship program.

• Work in a small, supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Be part of a local, community-driven business.
• If you're looking for a hands-on, physically active role and want to be part of a great local business for more than just the summer season, we'd love to hear from you.

* E-Verify:
* Gertens participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Gertens Family of Businesses is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer