Supply Chain and Logistics Trainee - Warehouse

About the role

Penske's Logistics Trainee Program is a management trainee experience built specifically for individuals interested in supply chain careers, logistics operations, and leadership development. This structured program provides hands-on training across multiple logistics functions and prepares you for future leadership roles within Penske Logistics.

As a Logistics Trainee, you will be part of a winning team that inspires the next chapter of growth. You will discover opportunities to proactively improve our service promise to customers while being exposed to processes, policies, and procedures, all while working together on shared objectives.

Responsibilities

Through hands-on experience, you will learn to properly plan work assignments to ensure effective use of warehouse equipment. Upon graduation from the program, you'll be prepared to lead a small group of hourly associates in a distribution center management operation.

• Ensure that all associates are motivated, engaged, trained, and competent and understand how their work relates to the customers' business objectives.
• Foster a safe work environment by complying with and administering established safety and operational procedures.
• Understand the location-specific customer goals & objectives and work to meet and exceed these expectations daily.
• Effectively resolve issues and monitor day-to-day operations for compliance using organizational and time management skills.
• Develop a thorough working knowledge of the site's operating systems to ensure compliance and exception resolution.
• Learn the Kaizen methodology and implement Lean processes.
• Analyze and apply basic principles of inventory management, receiving goods, storage of goods, and shipping goods from a warehouse environment.

Requirements

• Willing to relocate based on business needs or upon completion of Logistics Trainee program.
• Bachelor's Degree required - In Business, Supply Chain, Data Science/Analytics, or related field is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership through school, your community, clubs/organizations, or the military.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Internship or related work experience in a customer-facing role preferred.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to learn and navigate various technology platforms.
• Committed to learning and growing; receptive to feedback and developing self-awareness.
• High level of commitment to operation and job responsibilities.
• Results-oriented, attention to detail, and effective time management and organizational skills.
• Builds and develops positive working relationships within department at all levels.

Skills

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, effective communication skills, and the ability to learn and navigate various technology platforms.

Benefits

Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. Benefits include:

• Pay: $25.00 per hour with an average annual salary of $55,000 (including OT).
• Paid Time Off: Start earning from Day 1!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance: Get covered as soon as the 1st of the month after your hire date!
• 401K Plan: Secure your future - eligible after just 90 days!
• Associate Referral Program: Start referring on Day 1, with generous payouts!

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must be willing to relocate based on business needs or upon completion of the Logistics Trainee program. You must also have a Bachelor's Degree and be authorized to work in the United States.

Pay

The pay for this role is $25.00 per hour, with an average annual salary of $55,000 (including OT).

Schedule

The program will start on the first of the month and will last for approximately 9-12 months. You must be able to commute to Grand Prairie, Texas daily and be open to relocation after completion of the program.