Specialty Trainee

Make a difference.

As a Trainee you will have the opportunity to prepare for a functional or managerial role in an assigned specialty area of the Company by completing rotational assignments and gaining work experience and exposure to various functions and business units throughout the Company.

In this role you will:

• Successfully complete rotational assignments in assigned specialty area gaining knowledge of and exposure to various aspects of the business.
• Perform specific assigned job duties in assigned specialty area.
• Gain a working knowledge of all responsibilities and duties of assigned specialty area.
• Complete assigned training and development activities and educational programs in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participate in special projects and meet deadlines as assigned.
• Learn the fundamentals of the Companys business and demonstrate proficiency in assigned specialty area.
• Develop an understanding of the continuous improvement process.

What you bring to the table:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 4 year degree may be preferred depending on assigned specialty area
• Knowledge of the wholesale distribution industry
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of continuous improvement techniques and practices
• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels within the organization and in a team-based environment
• Ability to work effectively with external customers suppliers and vendors if required in assigned specialty area
• Analytical conceptual and problem solving skills
• Planning organizational and time management skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced working environment
• Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and supervise others
• Ability to be self-motivated business oriented flexible and accountable
• Ability to relocate depending on assigned specialty area

Compensation Details: The expected rate of pay for this position is $23.00/Hour

Shift Hours and Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm

TheValue of Graybar:

At Graybar we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! Most regular full-time employees at Graybar may be eligible for a variety of benefits like:

• Multiple plan options for Medical Dental Visionand Prescription Drugbenefits.

• Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.

• Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Enjoy our Disability Benefitsat no cost to you.

• Share in our success with Profit Sharing Plans.

• 401(k) Savings Planwith company match to help secure your future.

• Paid Vacation& Sick Daysto spend time away from work or in case of an illness.

• Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidaysthroughout the year.

• Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Dayto focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.

• Volunteer with Community Time Offto give back to the community.

• Predictable Work Schedulesto plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.

• Celebrate your and others achievements with our Employee Recognition Program.

• Reach your career goals with our Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.

• And More Perksthat support your well-being and career growth.

Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles so be sure to check in with your recruiter for more information.

Why should you join Graybar

At Graybar our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values we welcome people from all backgrounds cultures and experiences into our company because we believe its the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.

We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow learn and make a difference both as individuals and as part of the team.

Apply now and find out whats next for you.

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