Supply Chain/ Logistics Trainee - Transportation

Penske

Posted 22 days ago

Full Time

Roseville, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Trainees will gain experience overseeing logistics operations including customer service, freight handling, dispatch, and procedure control, preparing them to lead a small group of hourly associates in contract carriage operations.

This Logistics Trainee position at Penske requires an undergraduate degree and demonstrated leadership experience. The program offers hands-on experience in logistics operations, customer service, and transportation management, preparing trainees for leadership roles upon completion. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and be able to commute to the specified city and state.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Logistics

Transportation

Customer Service

Freight Loading

Dispatch

Documentation Control

Driver Delivery Management

Trailer Loading/Unloading

Cross Docking

Leadership

Safety Procedures

Issue Resolution

Time Management

Kaizen Methodology

Lean Processes

Productivity Improvement

Job Description

Are you ready to move your career forward?  

As a Logistics Trainee, you will be a 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 and focusing together on shared objectives.

At Penske you will be introduced to top-tier technologies, collaborative teams, and ways to drive purposeful innovation and continuous improvement within our systems and operations. Things move fast at Penske. You will too. You’ll be on a fast track to furthering your leadership career, with advancement opportunities upon graduation from the program.  

Are you eligible?

• You’ve got an undergraduate degree  
• Your leadership track record is evident whether in class, on campus, in your community, or in the military
• You’re legally authorized to work in the U.S.A.
  -Unfortunately, we are currently unable to sponsor individuals for employment visas for these positions.
• Each program will start on the first of the month and go for approximately 9-12 months.
• You’re able to commute to “city, state” daily. Open to relocation after completion of the program.

We take pride in offering a competitive wage and great benefits including:

Pay: $25.00 per hour with average annual of $55,000 (including OT)

Benefits:
Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/

Additional Benefits:
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!

Our associates also enjoy numerous associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization!

Our Program:
This position is best suited for candidates who want to gain valuable experience to launch their career with Penske. Our dedicated training program will prepare you to oversee logistics operations including customer service, freight loading and unloading, dispatch and proper documentation and procedure control. Hands-on experience will help you learn to effectively manage driver deliveries, loading/unloading of trailers, cross docking and customer service operations in a manner consistent with company services and cost objectives. Upon graduation from the program, you’ll be prepared to lead a small group of hourly associates in a dedicated contract carriage 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.
• Learn the Kaizen methodology and implement Lean processes.
• Evaluate and recommend changes in preferred work methods to increase productivity of dispatch operations.
• Properly plan work assignments to ensure effective use of fleet/ equipment.

About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and supply chain management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.

Penske

Penske Truck Leasing is a Penske Transportation Solutions company headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania. A leading provider of innovative transportation solutions, Penske operates and maintains nearly 400,000 vehicles and serves its customers from approximately 1,000 maintenance facilities and more than 1,900 truck rental locations across North America. Solutions from Penske include full-service truck leasing, fleet maintenance, truck rentals, used trucks, and a comprehensive array of technologies to keep the world moving forward. Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. is a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

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