Entry Level Manager Trainee

84 Lumber Company • Town of Elma, NY

12h

About The Position

The Manager Trainee is a full-time, entry-level position designed to prepare employees for a leadership role at 84 Lumber. The role provides structured classroom, online, and hands-on training across store operations, with the goal of promotion to management. Training covers sales and customer service, store operations and inventory management, blueprint reading and estimating, safe forklift operation and certification, business management, and Microsoft Office. Trainees must complete the learning plan and course of study within the assigned timeframe and 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 previous experience is required to begin.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Microsoft Office Suite experience.

Responsibilities

• Support customers and drive sales in a retail store environment.
• Learn store operations, inventory management, stock handling, and merchandising.
• Create material estimates and lists from building project blueprints.
• Learn safe material handling and forklift operation, including certification.
• Perform or learn payroll, invoicing, inventory, and financial analysis tasks.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite.
• Interpret and analyze common financial reports.
• 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.
• 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