Turtle Trainee

Turtle and Hughes; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Days

Employee Negotiated Discounts

Job summary

The Turtle Trainee program is a full-time, paid program designed to build broad experience across Turtle operations. This 12-18 month rotation exposes trainees to Customer Service, IT, Inventory Control, Marketing, Logistics, Operations, Purchasing, Sales, Supply Chain Management, and Warehousing, preparing you for future deployment within a business unit.

This is a Monday–Friday role from 8am to 5pm, with ongoing learning and mentorship as the company expands across the US, Canada, Mexico, and

Responsibilities

• Assist customers and support service needs across departments.
• Contribute to IT-related tasks and solutions.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels.
• Support marketing initiatives and campaigns.
• Coordinate logistics and transportation workflows.
• Assist daily operations and process improvements.
• Support purchasing activities and supplier coordination.
• Participate in sales-related activities and customer engagement.
• Contribute to supply chain planning and execution.
• Help with warehousing tasks and stock reconciliation.

Skills

Customer Service

IT

Inventory Control

Marketing

Logistics

Operations

Purchasing

Sales

Supply Chain

Warehousing

Job description

Why Turtle?

At Turtle, we’re redefining what it means to be an industry leader in electrical distribution, and we want you to be part of our exciting journey! For over 100 years, we’ve built a reputation for innovation, excellence, and exceptional customer service—and we’re just getting started. We are a diverse, passionate team spread across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, committed to growth, learning, and creating opportunities for each other. At Turtle, every day is a chance to make a real difference, solve complex challenges, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We believe in fostering an environment that inspires collaboration and sparks creativity, where employees are empowered to contribute to our mission and shape the future of the industry. If you're looking for a fast-paced, dynamic career where your ideas are valued and your growth is prioritized, Turtle is the place for you. Join us and be a part of a company that’s making waves and empowering its people to do extraordinary things every single day!

About the Role

The Turtle Trainee position is a full-time, paid position designed for you to gain experience and an understanding of what a career at Turtle & Hughes would look like. This 12-18 month rotational program allows trainees to gain exposure to all areas of Turtle operations and prepares them for future deployment within a particular business unit. The goal of the program is for trainees to launch a successful career with Turtle. This is a Monday-Friday position, 8am-5pm.

What You'll Do

You will be exposed to various facets of the organization, which may include:

• Customer Service


• IT


• Inventory Control


• Marketing


• Logistics


• Operations


• Purchasing


• Sales


• Supply Chain Management


• Warehousing

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive benefits package. Some of which include:

• 401(k) plan


• Health Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Paid Holidays


• Vacation and Sick Days


• Employee Negotiated Discounts

Who We Are

Founded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth-generation, family-owned, and three-generation women-owned business, and one of the nation’s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. Headquartered in Clark, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast. It is a significant force in the engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle Integrated provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.

Turtle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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