Warehouse Operations Management Trainee (Arizona)

Location: Tucson, Arizona; on-site training required. Relocation out of state is required after completing training in May, with company-provided assistance.

Salary: $28.85 per hour for full-time positions in NV, NY, WA, CA, CO, CT, NJ, RI, and HI. Relocation or cost-of-living adjustments may also apply.

Company

A publicly traded Fortune 1000 distributor of outdoor living products serving customers across 13 countries through more than 445 sales centers.

What you will do

• Complete a six-month, hands-on training program in distribution center operations, management, and purchasing.
• Learn warehouse methods, procedures, performance standards, inventory systems, and operating processes by shadowing experienced employees.
• Work with contractors, builders, service and maintenance professionals, and retail customers to understand the swimming pool, irrigation, and landscaping businesses.
• Attend classroom training in operations, financials, leadership, human capital management, and operating systems at the EDGEucation Center in Plano, Texas.
• Present a comprehensive program completion presentation to senior management and contribute to special operations projects.

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 experience through internships, organizations, volunteer work, athletics, or military leadership.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site in a distribution warehouse and relocate out of state during and after the program.
• Strong leadership, self-management, customer service, and problem-solving skills in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time, operate heavy machinery such as pallet jacks and forklifts, and lift products up to 75 pounds.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• 401(k) with company match, medical, dental and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, wellness support, and education reimbursement.
• Paid travel and relocation assistance may be available, along with potential cost-of-living adjustments.
• Continuous learning through more than 100 online courses and structured development opportunities.
• Safety-sensitive role with pre-employment drug testing and background verification.