Sales Career Associate Trainee

Modern Ice Equipment & Supply; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-On Learning

Supportive Team Environment

Opportunities for Advancement

Job summary

A leading supply company in Ohio is hiring a Career Associate for an entry-level position focused on warehouse operations and sales support. This role offers extensive on-the-job training and development opportunities for those with a four-year degree. Responsibilities include learning shipping, receiving, and inventory management, along with opportunities to advance within the company. Applicants must be detail-oriented and physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., making it a hands-on role with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a four-year college degree program.
• Strong organizational skills are crucial for this role.
• Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn warehouse operations including shipping and inventory management.
• Operate a forklift with provided training.
• Work closely with sales teams for order fulfillment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

Four-year college degree

Tools

ERP software

Inventory management software

Forklift operation

Job description

People and Culture @ Modern Ice Equipment & Supply

Launch Your Career: From Warehouse to Sales Leader!

Are you looking for a hands‑on start to your career with opportunities to grow into sales and customer service? We are a privately‑owned company that values internal promotion, and we’re hiring motivated Associates who want to develop their careers while gaining valuable business experience.

The Career Associate is an entry‑level position with an opportunity for on‑the‑job training and development for someone that has already completed a four‑year college degree program. (We offer separate internships for current college students!)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Learn warehouse operations—shipping, receiving, inventory management, and order fulfillment.
• Operate a forklift (training provided).
• Utilize ERP and inventory management software for tracking and inquiries.
• Work closely with sales and customer service teams to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment.
• Inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and quality, ensuring proper handling and storage.
• Lift and move materials up to 50 lbs. in a fast‑paced environment. (some roles in this training program can release that requirement depending on the needs of the business at the time of hiring).
• Keep the warehouse organized and adhere to safety and cleanliness standards.
• This role is designed as a 12‑18‑month opportunity program to give you a solid foundation in operations before moving into other areas of the business.
• We provide mentorship, training, and career development opportunities to help you succeed.

What We’re Looking For

• A college degree (any major welcome!)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• A willingness to learn and work in a hands‑on environment
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stay active throughout the day
• Outlook, Word, etc. is a plus
• Experience with ERP or inventory management software is a plus
• Forklift experience is a bonus (but we will train you!)
• Flexibility to work overtime or weekends as needed

Why Join Us?

• Hands‑On Learning – Gain real‑world experience in operations
• Supportive Team – Work closely with experienced professionals
• Stability – Full‑time employment with room for advancement

If you’re looking for a career, not just a job, and want to grow within a company that values its employees, apply today!

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Good organizational skills are important in this role
• The ability to safely perform tasks, and adherence to all safety policies and procedures
• Work overtime as needed or as instructed by a manager or supervisor
• Valid state issued driver’s license
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds assisted (some positions in this training program can release that requirement)
• Requires ability to walk, climb, stand, carry materials, stoop, kneel, bend at waist
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures based on seasonal weather
• Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists

Supervisory Responsibilities

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a merit‑based employment environment. All employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and termination, are based on individual qualifications, performance, and business needs. We strictly prohibit discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined in applicable laws.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Distribution, Sales, and Customer Service

Industries: Retail Office Equipment