Warehouse Operations Management Trainee (Illinois)

Location: On-site training in Aurora, Illinois or Madison, Illinois, United States. After completing the six-month program, relocation out of state is required with company-provided assistance. Travel is approximately 25%.

Salary: $28.85 per hour on a full-time schedule in Illinois and certain other listed states. Relocation or cost-of-living adjustments may also apply.

Company

hirify.global is a publicly traded distributor of swimming pool, irrigation, landscaping, and outdoor living products, operating more than 445 sales centers across 13 countries.

What you will do

• Complete a six-month, hands-on management training program in a distribution warehouse.
• Perform duties across operations, management, purchasing, and other distribution center functions.
• Shadow experienced employees, contractors, builders, service and maintenance providers, and retail customers.
• Attend classroom sessions covering operations, financials, leadership, human capital management, and operating systems at the EDGEucation Center in Plano, Texas.
• Complete special operations projects and deliver a final presentation to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in industrial distribution, supply chain management, management, operations, or a related discipline, with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Leadership or problem-solving experience, or relevant internships, organizations, volunteer work, athletics, or military leadership.
• Ability and willingness to work in a distribution warehouse and lead a team in a changing environment.
• Ability to maneuver heavy machinery and lift products weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to relocate during and after the program, including required out-of-state relocation after training.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Nice to have

• Bilingual English and Spanish skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn inventory and other software systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Paid time off, wellness programs, education reimbursement, paid travel, and employee assistance programs.
• Emphasis on safety, continuous learning, community involvement, inclusion, and career development.
• Employment is contingent on pre-employment drug testing and background verification; the role is safety-sensitive.