Ring’s End believes our employees are our company.  We demonstrate this through steady employment, sharing our profits, providing good working conditions, the best tools for the job, respecting every employee's individuality and dignity, promoting qualified people, encouraging continuing education, encouraging employees to use their skills to find better ways of doing a job, listening to employees' ideas, and providing a program of employee benefits that give individuals and families a good measure of financial protection in the time of need.

Employment is a two-way street; therefore, from all of our employees we expect participation in the sales effort; cooperation with customers, coworkers, and vendors; and conscientious work.  Doing a job is only part of the equation; our employees put in the effort to do the best job possible because doing a job well helps the company, and consistency creates credibility, which makes our customers comfortable with their supplier choice.    

Becoming a Ring’s End employee means becoming a part of a tradition of quality since 1902.  Our success relies entirely on the people within the organization.  If you’re qualified and willing to make a commitment to Ring’s End; Ring’s End is prepared to provide you with the following:

Work Environment & Commitment to Safety

•             Total commitment to safety and teamwork
•             Drug and smoke free workplace
•             Zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, harassment, or gross misconduct
•             On-the-job training / certifications

Compensation

•             Weekly pay
•             Direct Deposit & Electronic Pay Stubs (no paper)
•             Competitive wages and overtime compensation
•             Profit Sharing
•             Discretionary bonus program

Benefits

•             Medical Plans including HMO, POS, and HDHP (with HSA)
•             Section 125 Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care Accounts
•             Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
•             Long & Short Term Disability
•             Paid holidays
•             Paid Time Off (PTO)
•             Employee Assistance Program           
•             Legal Consultation Program

Our current available positions include:

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PAINT SALES (FAIRFIELD COUNTY)

Paint Sales / Stock & Delivery

This position requires the incumbent to sell paint, and paint accessories, keep shelves stocked, and deliver materials to contractors, builders and homeowners.  The right candidate will be flexible and adaptable to the changes that quickly affect this job.   Exceptional customer service and problem solving skills are a must as well as a clean driving record.   Fluent in English and Spanish is a plus!

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Sell the maximum output of allotted products at authorized prices, and in accordance with established merchandising plans and policies
• Correspond with regular customer contacts and potential customers promoting the sale of all Ring’s End products
• Instruct customers on use of products
• Handle instances of consumer dissatisfaction and specific customer complaints fairly, promptly, and effectively, and recommend adjustments to management
• Stock Shelves with appropriate merchandise
• Deliver merchandise to customer homes and job sites

Inside Sales

Sells hardware, and building products to contractors, builders and homeowners: Advise customers on tools, hardware, and materials needed, and procedure to follow to complete task customer wishes to perform. Inform customers about quality of tools, hardware, lumber and other related materials.  Handle telephone calls from customers answering questions about products, inventory and related information.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Sell the maximum output of allotted products at authorized prices, and in accordance with established merchandising plans and policies
• Correspond with regular customer contacts and potential customers promoting the sale of Ring’s End products
• Instruct customers on use of products
• Handle instances of consumer dissatisfaction and specific customer complaints fairly, promptly, and effectively, and recommend adjustments to management
• Cooperate with the credit department in obtaining customer credit information and aid in collecting delinquent accounts
• Provide feedback to marketing/purchasing concerning the market needs for new improved products and services, changes in competitive policies, and strategies relating to products and markets, channels of distribution, advertising and promotion, pricing and sales activity
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of advertising programs and sales aids
• Sell all products at the highest possible published prices utilizing the perceived value concept

Sales positions require exceptional customer service and problem solving skills.  Product knowledge is critical as well as awareness to inventory levels.  Ability to work computer register and operate keyboard.  Answer telephones and respond to customer’s needs.  Need to perform mathematical functions and make change.   

Forklift Operator / Yard Help

Load and unload materials using and maintaining machines and equipment in lumberyard.  Helps prepare and load product orders on outgoing company or customer vehicles, ensuring accuracy of the load quantity and quality. Uses machines and equipment, such as saws, forklifts and trucks.     

This position requires the incumbent to be flexible and adaptable to the changes that quickly affect this job.  Communication (Reading, Writing, Speaking) is critical in the activities of yard personnel and discussing products and issues with customers.  Must be able to move materials by hand or by use of a forklift.  Must have product knowledge. And the ability to lift heavy items

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Assist customers in finding, identifying and loading vehicles
• Read purchase receipt tickets to ensure accuracy of purchased items
• Pre-load trucks during late afternoon hours to ensure orders are ready for delivery first thing each morning
• Check outgoing loads for accuracy
• Move materials stationed throughout the yard
• Maintain neat and clean appearance of sheds, walkways and warehouses
• Including removal of snow, ice, scrap metal, scrap wood and any other material that may be found around the yard
• Check for maintenance needs of all yard equipment and report issues (good or bad) to proper personnel
• Maintain safe working environment; ensuring the security and safety of customers and employees
• Other general yard issues and activities deemed necessary by the General Manager

Important Notes:
Please read carefully before continuing on to the Employment Application. All applications should be accompanied by an updated resume, including job history and contact information, and updated references. By continuing to the form, you, the applicant, should completely understand and agree that:The facts set forth in this application for employment will be true and complete. If employed by Ring's End, Inc., any false statement on this application may result in the termination of employment. This application is not and is not intended to be a contract of employment, nor does this application obligate the employer in any way to employ the applicant.If called to a meeting with a Ring's End Representative, you, the applicant, will be asked to attest to the truthfulness of this document by signing all required sections of the form and will sign on your own free will.PLEASE NOTE: This form is designed to work using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Here is a link to download the latest version.

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