Manager Trainee in Training

Overview

84 Lumber, a family‑owned company founded on growth and stability, is hiring a Manager Trainee. This role offers a full‑time entry‑level position designed to build a career in a team environment that challenges and rewards. 84 Lumber is hiring immediately for this opportunity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Monthly performance incentives (both store and personal‑level bonus potential)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), sick and personal days
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Holiday pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• Annual profit sharing and 401(k) with employer match (based on company profits)
• Discounts on building materials and other retail partnerships

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The Manager Trainee is a full‑time, entry‑level position designed to prepare you for a leadership role within 84 Lumber. It offers hands‑on training across all aspects of store operations with the goal of promotion to a management position within 6‑12 months. Many Manager Trainees progress to General Manager roles within 3‑4 years.

No experience is required to begin your career at 84 Lumber. Just bring your dedication and willingness to learn; we will provide the rest.

Manager Trainees must complete the learning plan and course of study within the assigned time frame and must be willing to relocate for a management position.

• Sales and Customer Service:
  Support customers and drive sales in a retail store environment.
• Store Operations and Inventory Management:
  Oversee material/supply chain flow, stock, and merchandising.
• Blueprint Reading and Estimation:
  Create material estimates for building projects.
• Forklift Operation and Certification:
  Safe handling of materials and equipment.
• Business Management:
  Payroll, invoicing, inventory, and financial analysis.
• Microsoft Office Suite:
  While previous experience is preferred, you will enhance and refine your skills through a comprehensive training program.

Supervisor responsibility:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Physical demands & work environment:
You’ll work in both indoor and outdoor settings, assisting customers in all weather conditions (wet, humid, hot, or cold). The role requires frequent standing, walking, and lifting up to 80 pounds, and may involve working around machinery and airborne particles.

• Payroll, Invoicing, Inventory and POS Systems
• Microsoft Office Suite (previous experience preferred)
• Interpreting and analyzing common financial reports
• Reading blueprints and creating material lists
• Responding to common inquiries or complaints from customers

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Availability:
  Full‑time schedule (48+ hours per week, overtime included)

Are you ready to lead, learn, and grow with 84 Lumber? Apply today to begin your career journey!

84 Lumber is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.