Supply Chain and Logistics Trainee - Warehouse

Penske; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm is seeking a Logistics Trainee to join their management trainee program. This role involves hands-on training in logistics operations, aiming to prepare candidates for future leadership positions. Eligible candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and a demonstrated leadership track record. The program includes various logistics functions and offers opportunities for relocation and advancement after completion.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Hands-on training in logistics

Exposure to top-tier technologies

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership through school, community, or military.
• Willingness to relocate based on business needs.
• Internship or related work experience in a customer-facing role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics operations including customer service.
• Ensure safety compliance and engage associates.
• Monitor daily operations for compliance.
• Implement Lean processes.
• Plan work assignments effectively.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Time management

Leadership

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 3-year post-secondary diploma

Job description

Are you ready to move your career forward?

As a Logistics Trainee, you will be part of a winning team that inspires the next chapter of growth. Penske’s Logistics Trainee Program is our 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.

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.

At Penske you will be introduced to top‑tier technologies, collaborative teams, and ways to drive purposeful innovation and continuous improvement across our systems and operations. Things move fast at Penske. 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
• 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.

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.

Qualifications

• Willing to relocate based on business needs or upon completion of Logistics Trainee program.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Verifiable completion of a 3‑year post‑secondary diploma/degree required.
• Demonstrated leadership through school, your community, clubs/organizations, or the military.
• 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.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required.

Physical Requirements

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The associate will be required to read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle and feel, and to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs./12 kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

If you’re looking for a company ready to both encourage and challenge you professionally, Penske may be the place for you. Contact us for more information, we’d love to talk to you about this opportunity!

• Website: www.GoPenske.com/careers
• Phone: [phone]

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.