Operations Management Trainee

Southern Lumber and Millwork Corp.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly overtime

Full-time schedule Mon-Fri

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Southern Lumber & Millwork is seeking an Operations Management Trainee to learn the inner workings of our business through hands-on experience and mentorship from experienced leaders. You will spend time across departments to gain exposure to receiving, inventory management, warehouse operations, shipping and order fulfillment, and fleet logistics.

This full-time program focuses on building skills in operations, logistics, inventory control, customer service, and process improvement, with a

Qualifications

• Experience or exposure to warehouse operations is a plus.
• Desire to grow knowledge in operations, logistics, and materials handling.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English; bilingual is a plus (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Learn receiving and inventory management processes.
• Understand warehouse, distribution, and order fulfillment operations.
• Gain exposure to fleet operations and truck logistics.
• Support customer service and sales teams as needed.
• Develop leadership and teamwork skills within an operations context.

Skills

Inventory management

Logistics

Team leadership

Customer service

Operations learning

Job description

Build a Career in Operations

Southern Lumber & Millwork has been serving builders, contractors, architects, and homeowners throughout the Charleston area for more than 85 years. As a family-owned and operated building materials supplier, we specialize in lumber, windows, doors, custom millwork, and construction materials.

We are seeking a motivated Operations Management Trainee to learn the inner workings of our business through hands‑on experience and mentorship from experienced leaders.

This is a competitive opportunity designed for individuals who want to grow their knowledge of operations, logistics, inventory management, distribution, customer service, and the building materials industry. Through a structured training plan, you gain exposure to multiple departments and learn how they work together to deliver the Southern Difference.

Rather than being assigned to a single department, you'll spend time learning various areas of our operation while developing the skills needed to take on greater responsibilities in the future.

What You’ll Learn

• Receiving and inventory management
• Warehouse and distribution operations
• Shipping and order fulfillment
• Fleet operations and truck logistics
• Customer service and sales support
• Building materials operations
• Process improvement and operational efficiency
• Team communication and leadership fundamentals
• Safety and quality standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Warehouse operations
• Distribution center operations
• Building materials or lumber
• Construction industry experience
• Logistics and transportation
• Inventory management
• Manufacturing operations
• Team lead, supervisor, or leadership experience

We are willing to train the right individual, but candidates should have a strong work ethic, professional experience, and a desire to continue developing their career.

Open to already local candidates only.

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid every Friday + overtime available weekly
• Full‑time schedule Monday‑Friday with weekends and holidays off
• Benefits package including health, dental, vision, and more

Work Location: In person

Requirements

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs consistently
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish fluently is a major plus!