APPLETON, Wis. (June 15, 2020) – Fleet Farm has announced plans to hire more than 200 team members for the new Fleet Farm store in Waukee opening in late August.
Company representatives are beginning to interview for full-time and part-time team members to staff a variety of departments throughout the store. If you enjoy home improvement, fishing, hunting, crafting, pets, cars or farming, the new Waukee Fleet Farm has just the right career opportunity for you. In addition to the sales floor team, the new locations will hire for specialty roles to work in the automotive service center.
“Fleet Farm looks to open stores in communities that share our values. A love for the outdoors, enjoying the changing seasons and spending time with family,” said Kerry Herlan, General Manager of the Waukee store. “Waukee reflects these values, and we knew it would be a great fit.”
Due to applicant volume, interested job candidates are encouraged to search job opportunities and complete the short, seven-minute online application at bit.ly/FFWaukee or by texting WAUKEE to ‘86516.’ As applications are reviewed, chosen candidates will be notified by email to self-select a convenient date and time for their in-person interview. In addition to a competitive wage and benefits package, Fleet Farm team members also receive a generous team member discount.
“Our goal is to hire and train a knowledgeable team of customer-focused outdoor enthusiasts and retail experience is always a plus,” said Joshua Wingert, Human Resources Manager. “When Fleet Farm chose Waukee for a new store, a key factor was access to a talented workforce and we are excited to get the right team in place.”
When the Waukee store opens in late August, shoppers can expect to find a broad product assortment including apparel and accessories for women, men and kids, an extensive pet care line, select pantry items and snacks, toys and sporting goods and home items. In addition, the Waukee Fleet Farm will offer automotive services and a gas station.
The new Waukee Fleet Farm is located at 1300 SE Kettlestone Blvd., Waukee, IA 50263. Follow the Waukee Fleet Farm Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/FleetFarmWaukee to find the latest news on what Fleet Farm is doing in the Waukee community.
ABOUT FLEET FARM
Fleet Farm has served hardworking Midwestern families since 1955, offering a unique mix of high-quality, value-priced merchandise and services for active, outdoor, suburban and farm communities. Customers can find fishing, hunting and outdoor products, auto parts, farm and pet supplies, home improvement and household goods, clothing and footwear, toys and food, plus services like gas, car wash and auto repair. Fleet Farm has 45 stores located across the Midwest. The company’s headquarters is in Appleton, Wisconsin. For more information, visit www.fleetfarm.com.
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