Hajoca Corporation is one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of “Service, Integrity, Reliability,” and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths; a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people, who give us our advantage, and who will guide us successfully into the future.
Although Hajoca is a large company, we work in a decentralized environment where each of our locations, called Profit Centers (PCs), is run by the Profit Center Manager as if it were their own small business. A typical Profit Center is the heart of our business and consists of a warehouse, counter, sales office, and (sometimes) a showroom. Our PCs conduct business under unique trade names and offer a customized business approach, honoring what’s special about each local marketplace.
Hughes Supply is one of those trade names and is looking for an Operations Leadership Trainee at their College Station, TX location.
Do you have a strong work ethic and an eagerness to learn? Do you enjoy interacting with people and building relationships? Are you motivated, goal-oriented, and dependable? If so, we’d like you to join our team as an Operations Leadership Trainee.
About the Role:
You will:
• Participate in hands-on training and day-to-day mentoring to learn and master all profit center jobs and develop the necessary skills for a leadership role within the Profit Center. • Actively pursue opportunities to learn each aspect of the business and why it’s important. • Lead by example. Trainees are future Hajoca Managers and should act like it every day. • Effectively listen, communicate, influence and persuade customers, teammates & vendors.
• Meet all training goals and timelines. • Master every job position and demonstrate operational excellence in all areas. • Acquire comprehensive product knowledge. • Assume as much responsibility as possible and demonstrate leadership ability. • Make a difference by impacting the Profit Center in a positive way through daily work and business projects.
• Load and unload trucks, operate warehouse forklift and other material handling equipment safely. • Confidently assist customers who purchase and/or pick up merchandise at the Profit Center. • Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned. • Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
About You:
• College degree or equivalent industry experience
• Experience in customer service, sales, management, or leadership roles. • Be able to drive a vehicle over 10,000 lbs. As a non-CDL driver, you must: • Be at least 21 years old • Possess a proper and valid driver’s license • Have a driving record that meets the criteria for being an Authorized Driver in accordance with Company policy. • Be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical examination before beginning work and again at least every two years while employed and performing this job function.
Our ideal candidate will also:
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Take initiative and demonstrate leadership qualities. • Be able to learn how to use and operate applicable computer hardware and software systems (Solar Eclipse, Mincron) used to process orders. • Be able to use Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel) to communicate via email and to maintain weekly sales plans, call reports and customer contact files, and to analyze customer data. • Possesses excellent customer service, communication, and listening skills, and be able to persuade. • Be able to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, teammates, vendors, and co-workers.
• Be able to quickly develop a comprehensive knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center • Be able to learn to operate warehouse material-handling equipment. • Read, write, speak, and understand English. • Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
The benefits of working with us: Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis. In addition to our generous compensation package, Hajoca also offers:
Full-time benefits (for team members working 30 or more hours per week):
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage • Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and critical care coverage • Life insurance and Long Term Disability • Pre-tax accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter benefits • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law) • Paid pregnancy and parental leave • Paid day of community service Full-time and part-time benefits: • 401(k) • Retirement cash account with company contributions • Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth • Company wellness program • Employee discounts • College tuition benefits *Please note that benefit offerings may differ for teammates covered under a collective bargaining agreement or employed through an intern program.
EEOC Statement Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category pursuant to federal, state or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any such categories/status. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including, but not limited to, during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability.
Background Screening Statement We are a drug free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening, and successful completion of a criminal background investigation subject to any federal, state and local laws.
