Supply Chain and Logistics Trainee - Transportation

Supply Chain and Logistics Management Trainee - Transportation

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 ’ll be on a fast track to furthering your leadership career, with advancement opportunities upon graduation from the program.

• 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.

$25.00 per hour with an average annual salary of $55,000 (including overtime).

Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Paid Time Off:
  Start earning from Day 1.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance:
  Coverage begins the 1st of the month after hire date.
• 401(k) Plan:
  Eligible after 90 days.
• Associate Referral Program:
  Start referring on Day 1, with generous payouts.

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/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, you’ll be prepared to lead a small group of hourly associates in a dedicated contract‑carriage operation.

• Ensure all associates are motivated, engaged, trained, and competent and understand how their work relates to customer 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.

• Willing to relocate based on business needs or upon completion of the Logistics Trainee program.
• Bachelor’s Degree required – in Business, Supply Chain, Data Science/Analytics, or a related field is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership through school, community, clubs/organizations, or the military.
• Authorized to work in the United States; we are unable to sponsor work visas for these positions.
• Internship or related work experience in a customer‑facing role preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 operations and job responsibilities.
• Results‑oriented, attention to detail, and effective time‑management and organizational skills.
• Builds and develops positive working relationships within the department at all levels.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is essential.
• Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule at the specific location.