Full Time Manager Trainee

84 Lumber Company • Bridgeville, DE

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About The Position

84 Lumber is hiring a full-time, entry-level Manager Trainee to prepare for a future leadership role within the company. The position provides hands-on training across store operations through classroom, online, and practical learning. Trainees are expected to complete the assigned learning plan and course of study within the designated timeframe and must be willing to relocate for a management position. Promotion may be possible within 6–12 months based on performance and position availability; many trainees progress to General Manager roles within 3–4 years. No prior experience is required. The role requires a schedule of 48 or more hours per week, including overtime.

Training covers sales and customer service; store operations, inventory, and merchandising; blueprint reading and material estimation; safe forklift operation and certification; business management, including payroll, invoicing, inventory, and financial analysis; and Microsoft Office Suite. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work takes place indoors and outdoors, assisting customers in varied weather conditions. The role involves frequent standing, walking, and lifting up to 80 pounds, and may involve working around machinery and airborne particles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Availability for a full-time schedule of 48 or more hours per week, including overtime.
• Willingness to relocate for a management position.
• Dedication and willingness to learn; no prior experience is required.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, and lift up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions and around machinery and airborne particles.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Microsoft Office Suite experience.

Responsibilities

• Support customers and drive sales in a retail store environment.
• Oversee material and supply-chain flow, stock, and merchandising.
• Create material estimates and material lists for building projects by reading blueprints.
• Learn safe material handling and forklift operation; obtain certification.
• Handle or learn payroll, invoicing, inventory, POS systems, and financial analysis.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite.
• Respond to common customer inquiries or complaints.
• Complete the assigned learning plan and course of study within the required timeframe.

Benefits

• Monthly performance incentives, with store- and personal-level bonus potential.
• Paid time off, sick days, and personal days.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Holiday pay.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Annual profit sharing and a 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