Sales Associate

Experience

Prior retail and/or merchandising experience is required. Farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding knowledge is preferred. Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a valid driver’s license.

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, but not required. Regardless of education level, FAST Team Members must be able to read, write and count accurately.

Farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding knowledge is strongly preferred.

Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

Basic computer skills.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve issues ethically and with minimal conflict.

Must be self‑directed and have the ability to complete assignments with little to no assistance.

Working environment is favorable, generally working inside with moderate noise.

Work shifts vary from one store to another, but generally are no less than 4 hours and may exceed 8 hours.

Traveling between store locations in your personal vehicle is required; often with long periods of time.

Promote a safe and productive work environment for Team Members and customers and adhere to Company safety training and guidelines.

Indoor floors and outdoor lots generally are hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.) lighting and temperature are adequate.

Ability to travel as required in support of district needs.

Ability to push and pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with the assistance of proper material handling equipment (e.g. pallet jack).

Ability to occasionally lift or reach merchandise overhead.

Ability to frequently stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, stoop, and climb ladders.

Ability to safely access all areas of the store including selling floor, side lot, stock area, and register area.

Ability to constantly operate store equipment such as computer, cash register, and other store equipment.

Ability to read, write, and count accurately to complete all documentation.

Ability to utilize strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with team members and customers.

Ability to handle and be in contact with birds/poultry.

Ability to successfully complete all required training.

Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run a store (e.g. dolly, handtruck, forklift, baler, computer, cash register) (forklift and baler requirements do not apply if under the age of 18).

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Driving a vehicle

Standing (not walking)

Walking

Reaching overhead

Ability to move and transfer merchandise, weighing up to 50 pounds, throughout the store.

Ability to move throughout the store for an entire shift.

It is essential that Team Members have the physical and mental stamina and ability to move throughout the store and outdoor areas quickly and safely.

This position is non-sedentary.

Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company‑paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full‑time Team Members and all part‑time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90‑day lookback period.

The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15‑hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.