Management Trainee

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and personal days

Internal advancement opportunities

Training & leadership development

Travel

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. offers a Management Trainee Program designed for recent graduates. This 24-week, hands-on experience integrates you into Dayton’s operations, culture, and the transportation industry, preparing you for a future leadership role within the company.

Trainees will learn the LTL industry, gain operational experience, and develop leadership skills while potentially relocating to service centers and rotating through shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
• Willing to relocate to any Service Center.
• Willing to work a rotation of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift.

Responsibilities

• Learn the LTL Industry.
• Gain experience in the Operation.
• Develop Leadership skills.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

The Management Trainee Program is geared toward recently graduated or soon-to-be graduating seniors. This 24-week, hands-on job experience offers the opportunity for each Trainee to become part of a team, expand upon their experience, actively participate in all areas of Dayton Freight's operations, as well as gain knowledge of our Company, culture, and the Transportation Industry. Additionally, the program educates each individual on future-based leadership skills so that upon completion of the 24-weeks, they are confident and competent to take on a management position within our Company.

The Management Trainee Program is geared toward recently graduated or soon-to-be graduating seniors. This 24-week, hands-on job experience offers the opportunity for each Trainee to become part of a team, expand upon their experience, actively participate in all areas of Dayton Freight's operations, as well as gain knowledge of our Company, culture, and the Transportation Industry. Additionally, the program educates each individual on future-based leadership skills so that upon completion of the 24-weeks, they are confident and competent to take on a management position within our Company.

Responsibilities

• Learn the LTL Industry
• Gain experience in the Operation
• Develop Leadership skills

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
• Must be willing to relocate to any Service Center
• Must be willing to work a rotation of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift

Benefits

• Stable and growing organization
• Fast paced work environment
• Internal advancement opportunities
• Competitive weekly pay
• Modern facilities and technology
• Unique leadership opportunity
• Travel
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, 401(k), Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to perform a combination of administrative and operational duties in an office and dock environment. Duties may include standing and walking for extended periods, pushing or pulling equipment, operating material-handling equipment, and occasionally assisting with physical dock tasks such as handling freight and related materials.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.