Waterworks Trainee

About the role

The Trainee position at Reece & Fortiline is designed to prepare individuals for roles in Inside Sales, Estimator, Branch Manager, Outside Sales, or Corporate positions. The program includes cross-training in warehouse operations, product delivery, sales, and customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Answer multi-line telephone system
• Aid customers with inquiries and generate progress reports on training status
• Pull orders with 100% accuracy and package safely for loading on trucks
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse and yard
• Operate and maintain forklifts
• Schedule UPS shipments and make customer deliveries (non-CDL)
• Work with walk-in customers regarding orders, quotes, and job specifications
• Assist with take-offs, bid processing, and customer invoicing
• Process sales orders and purchase orders accurately in the Mincron system
• Load and unload trucks
• Proactively recommend products to customers and follow up on sales
• Communicate with vendors to ensure product shipment/delivery dates and address customer concerns
• Participate in continuing education classes and University of Fortiline sessions
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Willingness to relocate after completion of the Trainee program
• Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Basic to intermediate math skills
• Proficiency in Mincron and MS Office applications
• Safe operation of a forklift

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Basic math and computer skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (including holidays)
• Parental leave
• Voluntary benefits including vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits through Corestream

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and not disclosed in the public job posting.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and may vary based on the needs of the company and the individual's role within the organization.