Manager in Training-Warehouse Operations

Slumberland Furniture • Des Moines, IA

7d • $18 - $22

About The Position

Slumberland is hiring a Manager in Training for warehouse operations. The program provides resources and focused learning to develop operations skills, including back room organization, logistics management, and inventory control, with opportunities for promotion from within. The role assists with store operations and develops the skills needed to manage delivery systems, inventory flow, customer service, merchandise presentation, and employees. The position also supports safety practices and building and equipment maintenance. The role may require driving a delivery truck and relocation to multiple Midwestern areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or at least 4 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a back room environment, including knowledge and practice in merchandise movement and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• A clean driving record, appropriate driver's license, and ability to obtain a health card if required to drive the delivery truck.
• A safe and insurable driving record that allows driving on company business.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to relocate to multiple areas in the Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing operations, including staffing, the back room, inventory control, and customer service.
• Learn to plan, implement, and maintain delivery systems, including deliveries to customer homes, back room operations, and store customer pickup.
• Manage back room systems and inventory levels, labor costs, supplies, and equipment efficiently to support sales.
• Learn to manage customer service functions effectively, putting the customer first.
• Assist with floor merchandise presentation by moving merchandise onto or off the sales floor or redesigning store displays.
• Learn to provide leadership that motivates employees to meet individual and store goals and fosters a stimulating, cooperative, challenging, and rewarding atmosphere.
• Participate with the manager in recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and developing store employees; provide input on performance reviews and learn to coach and train employees.
• Follow and model safety policies, safe behaviors, and risk-reduction procedures.
• Learn responsibility for building and equipment maintenance, including proper handling, operation, and maintenance of trucks and power and manual equipment.
• Maintain a safe, organized back room and follow company rules and expectations.
• Hold staff accountable for following safe work practices.
• Drive the delivery truck when drivers are unavailable or as needed, if required.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $18 per hour, with an opportunity to earn up to $22 per hour.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Up to 3 weeks of paid time off in the first year.
• Merchandise discount.
• 401(k) and Roth plan.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level