Operations Leadership Trainee

Job Description

Operations Leadership Trainee | Hajoca Corporation

The Tone:
This is a full-time trainee position at Hajoca Corporation, located in Corona, CA. Hajoca Corporation is one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies, founded in 1858. This role is crucial for developing future leadership within the company’s decentralized Profit Centers, contributing directly to operational excellence and business impact by mastering all aspects of the business.

The TL;DR
• Role: Trainee
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Corona, CA
• Pay: $22–$24 hourly
• Team: Reports to immediate supervisor and other management within a Profit Center.
• Mission: To learn and master all aspects of Profit Center operations and develop into a leadership role to ensure business success and growth.
• Tech Stack: Solar Eclipse, Mincron, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop: Participate in hands-on training and mentoring to master all profit center jobs and develop necessary skills for a leadership role.
• Learn: Actively pursue opportunities to understand each aspect of the business, its importance, and meet all training goals and timelines.
• Operate: Safely load and unload trucks, operate warehouse forklifts and other material handling equipment, completing required safety training.
• Engage: Confidently assist customers who purchase and/or pick up merchandise, effectively listening, communicating, influencing, and persuading.
• Impact: Make a positive difference by contributing to the Profit Center through daily work and business projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: College degree or equivalent industry experience, seeking an entry-level position for leadership development.
• Experience: Experience in customer service, sales, management, or leadership roles.
• Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships, effective listening, and ability to persuade customers, teammates, and vendors.
• Bonus: Ability to learn and operate Solar Eclipse and Mincron software, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), ability to quickly develop comprehensive product knowledge, ability to learn to operate warehouse material-handling equipment, and ability to perform basic arithmetic.