Manager Trainee - Full-time (Lumberyard)

Company: Builders Warehouse
Location: Kearney
Posted on: November 2, 2025

Job Description:

About the Role: The Manager Trainee in our Lumberyard will play a crucial role in overseeing daily operations and ensuring that our retail environment runs smoothly and efficiently. This position is designed for individuals who are eager to develop their management skills while contributing to a team-oriented atmosphere. The Manager Trainee will be responsible for maintaining high standards of customer service, managing inventory, and supporting staff in their roles. By fostering a positive work environment, the Manager Trainee will help drive sales and enhance customer satisfaction. Ultimately, this role is pivotal in achieving the overall goals of the lumberyard and ensuring a seamless shopping experience for our customers. Position will assist in all other areas of the retail store to include plumbing, paint, outdoor living, lumber and building materials, appliances, flooring and kitchens. Minimum Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent. - Previous experience in retail or customer service. - Basic understanding of inventory management. Preferred Qualifications: - Associate's degree in business management or related field. - Experience in a supervisory role within a retail environment. - Familiarity with lumber and building materials. Responsibilities: - Assist in managing daily operations of the lumberyard, including staff supervision and scheduling. - Ensure that inventory levels are maintained and that products are displayed effectively. - Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly. - Train and mentor new employees, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. - Monitor sales performance and assist in implementing strategies to achieve sales targets. Skills: The required skills for this position include strong communication and interpersonal abilities, which are essential for interacting with customers and team members daily. Organizational skills will be utilized to manage inventory effectively and ensure that the lumberyard is well-stocked and visually appealing. Problem-solving skills will come into play when addressing customer concerns and operational challenges. Leadership skills are crucial for training new employees and motivating the team to achieve their best performance. Preferred skills, such as knowledge of lumber products, will enhance the Manager Trainee's ability to assist customers with informed recommendations and improve overall sales. Hours: The store is open Monday through Saturday. Every other Saturday is required. No Sundays! Monday - Friday 7am to 6pm Saturday 8am to 4pm Wage: Wage range is $18.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on experience. Benefits: Vacation Leave Sick Leave 6 Paid Holidays Employee Discount 401k Retirement Plan (with company match) Profit Sharing Plan Insurance: Medical Dental Vision Disability Life Medical and Dependent Flex Accounts HSA Account Background check and pre-employment drug test required. Builders has been serving the lumber and building materials industry since 1977. Our company is located in Nebraska and Colorado. We are a family-oriented company seeking constant improvement to support services and being proactive in meeting our customer needs. We do this by building relationships with our customers in order to help them achieve their project goals with teamwork-oriented staff, quality products and outstanding customer service. Builders provides services for residential and commercial building. Our customers include contractors, builders, re-modelers and do-it-yourselfers. We offer building materials and home improvement essentials. Each location/department within our organization plays a vital role in helping our customers determine the best solutions for their project, home or commercial needs. Working as a core TEAM we guide our customers from start to finish no matter how large or small. Our Team sells, designs, builds and installs the products needed to assist our customers in achieving their goals. Customer Service is KEY to Exceeding our Customers' Expectations. Compensation details: 18-22 Hourly Wage PIbd57011dad8a-37156-37501529

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