About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Swimming pool supply, irrigation and landscape distribution industry.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Job Summary

This Management in Training – Operations (MIT) Program is an entry-level, hands-on training program based in a distribution warehouse. Over a six-month program you’ll gain practical experience across operations, management, and purchasing with the goal of progressing into supervisory or operations manager roles nationwide.

Important: Training is held on-site starting in December 2026. After completing training in May 2027, you will be required to relocate out of state (with company-provided assistance).

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What You Will Do

• Receive hands-on training and perform duties across the distribution center, including Operations, Management, and Purchasing.
• Observe experienced staff to learn standard procedures, methods, and performance expectations.
• Shadow contractors/builders, service/maintenance teams, and retail customers to understand customer perspectives in the pool, irrigation and landscape distribution business.
• Participate in classroom training (lecture, role play, computer lab) at the EDGEucation Center in Plano, Texas covering operations, financials, leadership, human capital management and operating systems.
• Deliver a comprehensive presentation to senior management upon completion of the 6-month program.
• Support special operations projects and other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Management, Operations, or a related field with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Leadership or problem-solving experience; in lieu of paid experience we will consider internships, student organizations, volunteer work, athletics, or military leadership.
• Comfortable working in a distribution warehouse environment and operating/maneuvering pallet jacks, forklifts, and similar equipment.
• Ability to safely lift up to 75 pounds.
• Results-driven self-starter with strong leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams.
• Customer-service orientation and a motivated, professional attitude.
• Willingness to relocate during and after the program (company-paid relocation assistance).
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

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Preferred

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and ability to learn inventory systems and other software.
• Relevant internships or extracurricular leadership experience considered in lieu of formal work history.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Annual compensation (nationwide): $60,000 per year (based on a 40-hour work week; roughly $28.85/hr). May be eligible for relocation assistance or cost-of-living adjustments.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition programs, bonus programs, employee stock purchase plan, employee discounts, PTO and paid holidays (PTO increases with tenure), and more.

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Location & Timing

• Hiring at: Confidential Client, 10468 Brockwood Rd., Dallas, TX 75238.
• On-site training begins December 2026. Program completes in May 2027; relocation out of state will be required for career placement after program completion (company-provided assistance).

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Other Important Details

• This is a full-time, entry-level role. Offers are contingent on successful pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• The role is considered “safety-sensitive.”
• Careertakes and our client encourage applications from bilingual candidates, military members, military spouses, and veterans.
• Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and promotion decisions are based solely on required qualifications.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.