What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Apprentice position at First Supply LLC?
First Supply, a fifth-generation family-owned company, has served the Upper Midwest for over 125 years. Guided by our Employee Value Proposition, Where Tradition Meets Innovation, we foster a workplace where people learn, grow, and contribute to a company that values its heritage while embracing progress. Our teams take pride in supporting customers and communities, creating meaningful work and rewarding careers every day.
First Supply offers an exciting opportunity for High School Juniors and Seniors interested in learning more about the distribution operations, supply chain and/or kitchen & bath design. The apprentices will gain knowledge and training in key areas of First Supply, with opportunities to shadow leaders throughout the business. Throughout the program, apprentices will be challenged to develop new ideas and tools to enhance business operations and support their professional growth. The program will be a partnership with the apprentices’ school and will coincide with the academic calendar year.
Responsibilities
Warehouse and Logistics
First Supply® is a leading main channel wholesale distributor, providing industrial customers and building contractors with an extensive line of products and services. We offer a wide range of manufacturer product lines across the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, builder, waterworks, pump/well & septic, industrial, and municipal markets. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, First Supply has more than 700 employees across 29 operating facilities serving Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan.
First Supply also owns and operates 18 Kitchen & Bath Stores across five Midwestern states under the Gerhard's Kitchen, Bath & Lighting and KOHLER® Signature Store by First Supply brands. Gerhard's is the largest, most versatile kitchen and bath store in the Upper Midwest, offering a wide variety of styles—from contemporary to traditional—along with unmatched service. The KOHLER Signature Stores are immersive kitchen and bath showrooms that provide a distinguished experience where designers and homeowners can get hands-on with hundreds of exclusive KOHLER products.
With a 128-year legacy and a people-first culture, First Supply is committed to building a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow their careers. That commitment has earned national recognition, including a spot on USA Today’s 2024 Top Workplaces in the USA, as well as honors as a Woman-Led Top Workplace and an Industry Top Workplace for Distribution.
First Supply LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
First Supply offers an exciting opportunity for High School Juniors and Seniors interested in learning more about the distribution operations, supply chain and/or kitchen & bath design. The apprentices will gain knowledge and training in key areas of First Supply, with opportunities to shadow leaders throughout the business. Throughout the program, apprentices will be challenged to develop new ideas and tools to enhance business operations and support their professional growth. The program will be a partnership with the apprentices’ school and will coincide with the academic calendar year.
Responsibilities
Warehouse and Logistics
- Fill orders accurately.
- Package, ship and receive orders accurately.
- Understand and be able to determine the status of an order at any given time.
- Load trucks to ensure that no product is damaged in shipment.
- Receive incoming shipments to put away zones in an efficient manner.
- Acknowledge labels as received from each zone.
- Ensure all products are clearly identified and/or labeled.
- Keep warehouse clean, organized and follow all safety procedures.
- Ensure each customer receives outstanding customer service by providing a customer friendly and professional environment, which includes greeting and acknowledging every customer and maintaining professional standards at all times.
- Help to maintain a well-organized, aesthetically pleasing environment.
- Gain an understanding of the sales process to ensure timely and accurate completion of all sales including quotes and sales paperwork.
- Develop sales skills and product knowledge through internal resources.
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by leadership.
- High School Junior or Senior.
- Strong interest in Distribution, Supply Chain or Kitchen & Bath Design.
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Eagerness to learn.
- Attendance on a regular and consistent basis.
First Supply® is a leading main channel wholesale distributor, providing industrial customers and building contractors with an extensive line of products and services. We offer a wide range of manufacturer product lines across the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, builder, waterworks, pump/well & septic, industrial, and municipal markets. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, First Supply has more than 700 employees across 29 operating facilities serving Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan.
First Supply also owns and operates 18 Kitchen & Bath Stores across five Midwestern states under the Gerhard's Kitchen, Bath & Lighting and KOHLER® Signature Store by First Supply brands. Gerhard's is the largest, most versatile kitchen and bath store in the Upper Midwest, offering a wide variety of styles—from contemporary to traditional—along with unmatched service. The KOHLER Signature Stores are immersive kitchen and bath showrooms that provide a distinguished experience where designers and homeowners can get hands-on with hundreds of exclusive KOHLER products.
With a 128-year legacy and a people-first culture, First Supply is committed to building a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow their careers. That commitment has earned national recognition, including a spot on USA Today’s 2024 Top Workplaces in the USA, as well as honors as a Woman-Led Top Workplace and an Industry Top Workplace for Distribution.
First Supply LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.