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Store Manager Trainee Jobs in Kankakee, IL (NOW HIRING)

Store Manager in Training

Bourbonnais, IL · On-site

$18.50 - $22.25/hr

Manage and supervise store employees to ensure that all required and requested reports due are completed accurately and timely. * Manage and supervise store employees to ensure that all merchandise ...

Temporary Pharmacist in Charge

Watseka, IL · On-site

$54.50 - $66.50/hr

... trainees are on-track for timely completion of required training and/or licensure * Ensuring ... Partnering with the Store Manager to maintain a healthy talent pipeline of cross-trained colleagues ...

Temporary Pharmacist in Charge

Watseka, IL · On-site

$54.50 - $66.50/hr

... trainees are on-track for timely completion of required training and/or licensure * Ensuring ... Partnering with the Store Manager to maintain a healthy talent pipeline of cross-trained colleagues ...

Engineer Module C

Campus, IL · On-site

$43 - $44.78/hr

About USC FPM FPM (formerly named Capital Construction & Development / Facilities Management ... Stores and maintains supplies, tools and equipment. * Provides leadership and guidance to others ...

Wildland Firefighter

Kankakee, IL · On-site +1

$23.20/hr

Cleans, reconditions, and stores specialized fire tools and equipment. * Patrols areas of ... May be assigned to other resource management activities such as fuels, recreation, timber, or ...

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How much do store manager trainee jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for store manager trainee in Kankakee, IL is $19.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $21.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of training and mentorship can I expect as a store manager trainee?

As a Store Manager Trainee, you'll typically participate in a structured training program that combines hands-on experience with classroom-based learning. You'll shadow experienced store managers, learn about inventory management, customer service, team leadership, and store operations. Many retailers also assign mentors or training supervisors to provide regular feedback and support. This immersive approach helps you build confidence and prepares you for the responsibilities of managing a store independently.

What is a store manager trainee?

A Store Manager Trainee is an entry-level management position in retail, designed to prepare individuals for the responsibilities of managing a store. Trainees learn about store operations, customer service, inventory management, staff supervision, and sales strategies under the guidance of experienced managers. The goal is for the trainee to acquire the necessary skills and experience to eventually take on the role of Store Manager. Throughout the training period, individuals may rotate through various departments and participate in both hands-on and classroom-style training. Successful completion of the program often leads to a promotion to Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager.

What is the difference between Store Manager Trainee vs Assistant Store Manager?

AspectStore Manager TraineeAssistant Store Manager
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles prefer retail or management courseworkHigh school diploma; experience in retail management often preferred
Work EnvironmentTraining in retail store operations, customer service, and salesSupports store manager, oversees daily operations, manages staff
Employer & Industry UsageRetail chains, department stores, supermarketsSame as Store Manager Trainee, often a step before becoming a store manager

The Store Manager Trainee role is designed for individuals gaining foundational retail management skills, often through training programs. The Assistant Store Manager supports the store manager directly, handling daily operations and staff management. While both roles are integral to retail success, the trainee position is more focused on learning, whereas the assistant role involves more responsibility and independence in store management tasks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a store manager trainee, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Store Manager Trainee, you need strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent and some retail experience. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management tools, and basic Microsoft Office applications is typically required. Excellent communication, customer service orientation, and the ability to motivate teams are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities are crucial for efficiently managing store operations, driving sales, and fostering a positive work environment.

Can I become a store manager trainee with no experience?

Store manager trainee positions often do not require prior management experience, as they are designed to train individuals on store operations, customer service, and leadership skills. Employers typically look for strong communication, reliability, and a willingness to learn, and may provide on-the-job training or certification programs. Having some retail or customer service experience can be beneficial but is not always mandatory for entry into a trainee role.
What cities near Kankakee, IL are hiring for Store Manager Trainee jobs? Cities near Kankakee, IL with the most Store Manager Trainee job openings:
Infographic showing various Store Manager Trainee job openings in Kankakee, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,438 per year, or $19.9 per hour.

Delivery Driver(02618) 1632 E Commercial Ave

Domino's

Lowell, IN • On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 25 days ago


Domino's rating

4.8

Company rating: 4.8 out of 10

Based on 1,929 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 24 rated food delivery companies


Job description

Company Description
We take pride in our team members and our team members take pride in Domino's! Being the best pizza delivery company in the world requires exceptional team members working together. At Domino's, our people come first!
Job Description
Delivery Driver
ABOUT THE JOB
Domino's is looking for qualified drivers who want to get paid to drive around (safely), listen to tunes, and deliver great product. What more could you ask for? Oh, tips? With a great attitude and great customer service, you can have your share of those too! We're growing so fast it's hard to keep up, and that means Domino's has lots of ways for you to grow (if that's what you want), perhaps to management, perhaps beyond. We offer a great flexible schedule that offers the hours you're looking for. Whether it's your hobby, main-gig, or supplemental job: apply now. We're bound to have just the thing for you.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES:
  • Navigational skills to read a map and locate addresses within designated delivery area.
  • Must navigate adverse terrain including multi-story buildings, private homes, and other delivery sites while carrying product.
  • Deliver products or flyers within a designated delivery area with regard to safety, security, and timeliness.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license with safe driving record meeting company standards.
  • Access to an insured and registered vehicle in proper working condition, which can be used for delivery*
  • Help out with In-Store tasks when not busy taking deliveries.
  • Have exceptional customer service skills.

*Have a valid license in good standing, but no vehicle? Ask about our company vehicles! We have company vehicles at many of our locations for you to use while working!
ADVANCEMENT & TRAINING
Many of our team members began their careers as Delivery Drivers and today are successful Domino's franchise owners! From Delivery Driver to Manager Trainee, Manager Trainee to General Manager, General Manager to District Manager, or even Franchisee or Director of Operations, our stores offer a world of opportunity. All Training is paid and includes videos, coaching guides, quizzes, and on-the-job training. You lead the charge in your training by working at your own pace, asking questions, and always looking to the next step for your success. We have shaped our manager development program around this method to prepare you for what it takes to move up within the organization.
DIVERSITY
Our mission is to recognize, appreciate, value and utilize the unique talents and contributions of all individuals - to create an environment where all team members, because of their differences, can reach their highest potential.
Qualifications
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Must have 3 or less moving violations in the last 3 years
  • Must have not had any drug or alcohol related motor vehicle violations in the last 5 years
  • Must have reliable transportation

Additional Information
REQUIRED FUNCTIONS, SKILLS, AND DUITIES FOR ALL POSITIONS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide accurately and quickly (may use calculator).
Must be able to make correct monetary change.
Verbal, writing, and telephone communication skills to take and process orders.
Ability to enter orders using a computer keyboard or touch screen.
Operate all store equipment.
Stock ingredients from delivery area to storage, work area, walk-in cooler.
Prepare products.
Receive and process telephone orders.
Clean equipment and facility approximately daily.
REQUIRED FUNCTIONS, SKILLS, AND DUTIES FOR DELIVERY DRIVER POSITIONS:
Navigational skills to read a map and locate addresses within designated delivery area.
Must navigate adverse terrain including multi-story buildings, private homes, and other delivery sites while carrying product.
Deliver products or flyers within a designated delivery area with regard to safety, security, and timeliness.
Possession of a valid driver's license with safe driving record meeting company standards.
Access to insured and registered vehicle in proper working condition, which can be used for delivery.
WORK CONDITIONS MAY INCLUDE EXPOSURE TO:
Varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions.
In-store temperatures ranging from 33 degrees in cooler to 90 degrees and above in some work areas.
Sudden changes in temperature in the work area and while outside.
Fumes from artificial and natural scents or odors from food, gases, air fresheners, etc.
Exposure to cornmeal dust.
Confined spaces, such as a walk-in cooler.
Hot surfaces, tools, and products from the oven up to 500 degrees or higher.
Sharp edges and moving mechanical parts.
REQUIRED MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES (Including, but not limited to the following):
SENSING
The ability to speak, hear, and understand verbal communication on telephone and in person is necessary.
Near and mid-range vision is used for most in-store tasks.
Depth perception in necessary for all positions.
Personnel must have the ability to differentiate between hot and cold surfaces.
Far vision and night vision are needed for delivery personnel.
TEMPERAMENTS
The ability to direct activities, perform repetitive tasks, work alone and with others, work under stress, meet strict quality control standards, deal with people, analyze and compile data, make judgments and decisions is necessary throughout shifts.
STANDING
Most tasks are performed from a standing position.
Walking surfaces include ceramic tile, concrete, or linoleum in some food process areas.
Height of work surfaces is between 36" and 48".
WALKING
Walking is frequently required for short distances and short durations.
Personnel must travel between the store and customer vehicles.
Delivery personnel must travel between delivery vehicles/e-bikes and from the delivery vehicle/e-bike to the customer's location.
SITTING
Paperwork is normally completed while sitting.
Driving to and from deliveries or meetings requires sitting.
LIFTING
Bulk product deliveries are made twice a week or more and are unloaded by the team members on duty during the deliveries.
Deliveries may include cases of ingredients and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds with dimensions of up to 3' x 1.5'.
Cases are usually lifted from the floor and stacked onto shelves up to 72" high.
CARRYING
Dough trays weigh approximately 12 pounds, cases of products weighing up to 25 pounds, and prepped items may need to be carried from the walk-in cooler to the make-line.
Items such as cases of pizza sauce, weighing 30 pounds, may occasionally need to be carried from the storage area to the prep area, and from the prep area to the front of the store.
During delivery, carrying products while performing "walking" and "climbing" duties may be required.
PUSHING/PULLING
This may be required to move trays or products placed on dollies, or to move empty trays or trash cans.
A stack of trays on a dolly is approximately 24" - 30" and requires a force of up to 7.5 pounds to push.
CLIMBING
Team members must infrequently navigate stairs or climb a ladder to change air fresheners, clean walls, or perform maintenance.
During delivery of product, navigation of five or more flights of stairs may be required.
BENDING/CROUCHING/SQUATTING
Performed occasionally to stock shelves and to clean low areas.
Forward bending at the waist is necessary at the pizza assembly station.
Toe room is present, but workers are unable to flex their knees while standing at this station.
Duration of this position is generally less than one minute and may be repeated frequently.
Forward bending is also present at the front counter and when stocking items.
REACHING
Reaching is performed continuously; up, down and forward.
Workers reach above 72" occasionally to turn on/off oven, heat lamp, or television controls, and to lift and lower objects to and from shelves.
Workers reach down to perform tasks such as scooping cornmeal from a plastic barrel, or washing dishes.
Workers reach forward when obtaining topping ingredients, cleaning work surfaces, or answering phones.
HAND TASKS
Eye-hand coordination is essential. Use of hands is continuous during the day.
Activities frequently require use of one or both hands.
Shaping pizza dough requires frequent and forceful use of forearms and wrists.
Workers must manipulate a pizza peel when removing pizza from the oven, and when using the different pizza cutters.
Frequent and/or forceful pinching is required in the assembly of cardboard pizza boxes.
Team Members must be able to grasp cans, the phone, the pizza cutter, the pizza peel, and pizza boxes.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPTMENT, AND WORK AIDS
Team Members may be required to utilize pencils/pens, computers, telephones, calculators, TDD equipment, pizza cutters, and pizza peels, and scales.

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About Domino's

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Since 1960, we've grown from just one store to become the #1 pizza company in the world. To get there and continue to go above and beyond, it takes persistent passion, incredible vision, and bold thinking. It takes every one of our employees feeling like they have pizza sauce running through their veins. What's life like at Domino's Whatever your role at Domino’s, you’ll find life here is exciting, enormously fun, and always asks you to think on your feet. If you bring your passion, drive, and a purpose to perform, there are real growth opportunities across the brand. Many people find that what starts as a day job becomes a fulfilling career, surrounded by amazing people who make sure each new day tops the last. That’s what we mean by the power of possible. We are made better together In a Domino’s corporate job, our leaders work hard to create a level playing field where corporate team members can succeed, innovate, and above all, feel like they belong. See how different backgrounds make us better, and how your unique talents could power what’s possible in a Domino’s corporate career.

Industry

Food and beverage stores, real estate and food services and drinking places

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Ann Arbor, MI, US