Manager Trainee $48-$50K/Yr ($16/Hr+OT+Bonus)

84 Lumber Company • Greenwood, IN

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About The Position

84 Lumber is hiring a full-time, entry-level Manager Trainee to prepare candidates for future leadership roles. The position provides structured classroom, online, and hands-on training across store operations, with the goal of promotion to management. Promotion may occur within 6–12 months based on performance and position availability, and may lead to up to a 40% increase in annual pay. The posting states that many Manager Trainees progress to General Manager roles within 3–4 years. Trainees must complete the assigned learning plan and course of study on schedule and be willing to relocate for a management position. No prior experience is required. The role has no supervisory responsibility.

Training covers sales and customer service; store operations, inventory, supply-chain flow, and merchandising; blueprint reading and material estimation; safe material handling and forklift certification; payroll, invoicing, inventory, and financial analysis; and Microsoft Office Suite.

The work takes place indoors and outdoors, assisting customers in varying weather conditions. It involves frequent standing, walking, and lifting up to 80 pounds, and may involve working around machinery and airborne particles. The stated schedule is 48 or more hours per week, including overtime.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Availability for a full-time schedule of 48 or more hours per week, including overtime.
• Willingness to complete the assigned learning plan and course of study on schedule.
• Willingness to relocate for a management position.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, and lift up to 80 pounds, and work indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• No prior experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support customers and drive sales in a retail store environment.
• Learn store operations, inventory management, supply-chain flow, stocking, and merchandising.
• Read blueprints and create material estimates or material lists for building projects.
• Learn safe material handling and forklift operation, including certification.
• Perform or learn payroll, invoicing, inventory, and POS-system tasks.
• Interpret and analyze common financial reports.
• Respond to common customer inquiries and complaints.
• Complete the assigned learning plan and course of study within the required timeframe.
• Be willing to relocate for a management position.

Benefits

• Monthly performance incentives with store- and personal-level bonus potential.
• Paid time off, sick days, and personal days.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Holiday pay.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Annual profit sharing.
• 401(k) with employer match based on company profits.
• Discounts on building materials and other retail partnerships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED