Manager Trainee in Training

84 Lumber Company • Oakland, NJ

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About The Position

The Manager Trainee is a full-time, entry-level position designed to prepare the employee 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 a management position. Trainees must complete the assigned learning plan and course of study within the required timeframe and be willing to relocate for a management position. No prior experience is required. Promotion may be possible within 6–12 months, depending on performance and position availability, and many trainees progress to General Manager roles within 3–4 years.

Training covers sales and customer service; store operations, inventory management, supply-chain flow, and merchandising; blueprint reading and estimating; safe material handling and forklift certification; payroll, invoicing, inventory, and financial analysis; and Microsoft Office Suite skills. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

The work takes place indoors and outdoors, assisting customers in varied weather conditions, including wet, humid, hot, or cold weather. 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 relocate for a management position.
• Ability to complete the assigned learning plan and course of study within the designated timeframe.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Microsoft Office Suite experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support customers and drive sales in a retail store environment.
• Learn and support store operations, including material and supply-chain flow, inventory, stocking, and merchandising.
• Create material estimates and lists for building projects by reading blueprints.
• Learn safe material handling and operate forklifts after certification.
• Handle payroll, invoicing, inventory, and point-of-sale systems.
• Interpret and analyze common financial reports.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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, including 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