2027 Midwest Management Trainee - Multiple Locations
About The Position
The 2027 Midwest Management Trainee (MIT) Program is a 9–12-month program, based on individual progression, designed to develop future leaders in SRS Distribution/Heritage’s building, landscape, and pool distribution businesses. Trainees receive hands-on exposure to warehouse operations, sales, finance, safety, supply chain, and human resources through on-the-job training, mentorship, and corporate development initiatives. Training takes place at two branch locations, with approximately half of the program completed at each location. The program is intended to prepare participants for advancement to roles such as Assistant Branch Manager, Branch Manager, or Operations Manager, and provides experience related to managing a multi-million-dollar operation. Positions are office-based at branch locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and South Dakota. Trainees must be willing to relocate for training and promotional opportunities within the United States. The position offers standardized base pay of $25.50 per hour; final pay considerations may include job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree, or be within two semesters of graduating with a bachelor’s degree; alternatively, 2 or more years of related work experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
- Ability to relocate within the United States for training and promotional purposes.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Strong leadership qualities and a dedicated work ethic.
- A history of success in roles requiring responsibility and accountability.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and contribute to shared goals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Computer skills, strategic thinking, organization, and time-management capabilities.
- Self-motivation, self-direction, and aptitude for learning in a hands-on role.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain, Business Management, Construction Management, or a similar major is preferred.
- Experience in organizations, clubs, volunteer work, community service, athletics, or military service is highly valued.
Responsibilities
- Participate in hands-on training across warehouse operations, sales, finance, safety, supply chain, and human resources.
- Complete on-the-job training, mentorship, and corporate development initiatives.
- Develop skills and knowledge for future leadership roles, including Assistant Branch Manager, Branch Manager, or Operations Manager.
- Train at two branch locations, completing approximately half of the program at each location.
Benefits
- Discretionary bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick, volunteer, holiday, birthday, and floating time
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Optional long-term disability
- Additional life insurance
- Competitive weekly or bi-weekly pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
