Operations Leadership Trainee

Hajoca•College Station, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is designed for individuals with a strong work ethic and a desire to learn, who enjoy interacting with people and building relationships. The Operations Leadership Trainee will participate in hands-on training and mentoring to learn all profit center jobs and develop skills for a leadership role. The trainee will actively pursue opportunities to understand all aspects of the business, lead by example, and effectively communicate, influence, and persuade customers, teammates, and vendors. The role requires meeting training goals, mastering job positions, demonstrating operational excellence, acquiring comprehensive product knowledge, assuming responsibility, and making a positive impact on the Profit Center. Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, operating warehouse equipment, assisting customers, and completing safety training.

Requirements

College degree or equivalent industry experience
Experience in customer service, sales, management, or leadership roles.
Be able to drive a vehicle over 10,000 lbs.
As a non-CDL driver, you must be at least 21 years old
Possess a proper and valid driver’s license
Have a driving record that meets the criteria for being an Authorized Driver in accordance with Company policy.
Be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical examination before beginning work and again at least every two years while employed and performing this job function.
Be able to learn how to use and operate applicable computer hardware and software systems (Solar Eclipse, Mincron) used to process orders.
Be able to use Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel) to communicate via email and to maintain weekly sales plans, call reports and customer contact files, and to analyze customer data.
Be able to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, teammates, vendors, and co-workers.
Be able to quickly develop a comprehensive knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center
Be able to learn to operate warehouse material-handling equipment.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Take initiative and demonstrate leadership qualities.
Possesses excellent customer service, communication, and listening skills, and be able to persuade.

Responsibilities

Participate in hands-on training and day-to-day mentoring to learn and master all profit center jobs and develop the necessary skills for a leadership role within the Profit Center.
Actively pursue opportunities to learn each aspect of the business and why it’s important.
Lead by example. Trainees are future Hajoca Managers and should act like it every day.
Effectively listen, communicate, influence and persuade customers, teammates & vendors.
Meet all training goals and timelines.
Master every job position and demonstrate operational excellence in all areas.
Acquire comprehensive product knowledge.
Assume as much responsibility as possible and demonstrate leadership ability.
Make a difference by impacting the Profit Center in a positive way through daily work and business projects.
Load and unload trucks, operate warehouse forklift and other material handling equipment safely.
Confidently assist customers who purchase and/or pick up merchandise at the Profit Center.
Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.