Supply Chain and Logistics Trainee - Warehouse

About the role

As a Logistics Trainee, you will join a winning team dedicated to growth and innovation. Penske's Logistics Trainee Program is tailored for individuals passionate about supply chain careers, logistics operations, and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Proactively improve service promises to customers
• Discover opportunities to drive purposeful innovation and continuous improvement
• Work collaboratively on shared objectives
• Be introduced to top-tier technologies, collaborative teams, and ways to drive purposeful innovation and continuous improvement
• Gain valuable experience to launch your career with Penske
• Learn key tasks such as selection, loading/unloading of trailers, cross-docking, and customer service operations
• Plan work assignments to ensure effective use of warehouse equipment
• Lead a small group of hourly associates in a distribution center management operation
• Motivate, engage, train, and ensure competence of associates
• Foster a safe work environment by complying with and administering established safety and operational procedures
• Understand and meet location-specific customer goals and objectives
• Resolve issues and monitor day-to-day operations for compliance
• Develop a thorough understanding of the site’s operating systems
• Implement Lean processes
• Analyze and apply principles of inventory management, receiving goods, storage of goods, and shipping goods from a warehouse environment

Requirements

• 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
• High level of commitment to operation and job responsibilities
• Results-oriented, attention to detail, and effective time management and organizational skills

Qualifications

• Willing to relocate based on business needs or upon completion of the Logistics Trainee program
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, and work at the specific location required

Benefits

• Competitive wage starting at $25.00 per hour with an average annual salary of $55,000 (including overtime)
• Excellent benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan
• Associate Referral Program with generous payouts
• Various associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization