Manager Trainee- Full Time
About The Position
84 Lumber is hiring a full-time, entry-level Manager Trainee to prepare candidates for a future leadership role. The position provides structured classroom, online, and hands-on training across store operations, with the goal of promotion to management. Trainees must complete the assigned learning plan and course of study within the specified timeframe and be willing to relocate for a management position. Promotion may be possible within 6–12 months based on performance and position availability, and many trainees advance to General Manager roles within 3–4 years. No prior experience is required. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. 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 role involves working indoors and outdoors and assisting customers in varied weather conditions. It requires frequent standing, walking, lifting up to 80 pounds, and other physical activities, and may involve working around machinery and airborne particles. The 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 training plan and course of study within the specified timeframe.
- Willingness to relocate for a management position.
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, and lift up to 80 pounds.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions and potentially around machinery and airborne particles.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Microsoft Office Suite experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support customers and drive sales in a retail store environment.
- Learn store operations, inventory management, material and supply-chain flow, stocking, and merchandising.
- Read blueprints and create material estimates and lists for building projects.
- Learn safe material handling and forklift operation and obtain certification.
- Perform or learn business-management tasks, including payroll, invoicing, inventory, and financial analysis.
- Use POS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- 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
- $2,500 sign-on bonus: $1,250 after the first 30 days and $1,250 after successfully completing six months of employment.
- Monthly store- and personal-level performance incentives.
- 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.
- Potential promotion within 6–12 months based on performance and position availability, which may lead to up to a 40% increase in annual pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
