Management Trainee-Operations

Pike Lumber Company, Inc.; Akron (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Lumber Company, Inc. is seeking candidates for its Basic Function role focused on learning all aspects of hardwood lumber production to support production management and sales.

Responsibilities include operating computer programs for sales and production, and performing related tasks as directed. Some overnight travel is required as part of the Pike Training Program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Operations Management, Marketing, Accounting, Business or equivalent.
• Participation in Pike Training Program.
• Overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the various computer programs associated with the sales and production functions.
• Some overnight travel required.
• Performs related work as required as directed by their supervisor.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Professionalism

Technical communication

Math aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Basic Function

Responsible for learning all aspects of hardwood lumber production to eventually be used in managing the production process or selling lumber.

Responsibilities

• Operate the various computer programs associated with the sales and production functions.
• Some overnight travel required.
• Performs related work as required as directed by their supervisor.

Skills

Oral Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Proficient in manufacturing and seasoning of kiln-dried lumber and other lumber products, inspection and secondary processing

Professionalism

Technical Communication Skills

Math Aptitude

Interpersonal Skills

Education/Training

Bachelor Degree Required: Operations Management, Marketing, Accounting, Business or equivalent

Experience

Pike Training Program

Physical Requirements for Work Comp Light Duty

• Be able to climb, squat, stoop and twist to maneuver around the production facilities on a limited basis.
• Be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Be able to drive for 5 or more hours.
• Be able to ride in various forms of transportation for long hours.
• Be able to speak, hear and understand both written and verbal communication in English.

OSHA Required Training and Frequency

• Back Safety-One time
• Fire Extinguisher-One time
• Blood Borne Pathogens-One time
• Hazard Communication-One time
• Lock Out/Tag Out-One time
• Hearing Protection-One time
• Personal Protective Equipment-One time