Management Trainee

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc.; Strafford (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits package (Health

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Travel opportunities

Modern facilities and technology

Job summary

Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. is seeking candidates for its Management Trainee Program in Missouri. This 24-week, hands-on experience aims to develop future leaders by exposing trainees to all areas of operations and company culture.

Trainees will learn the LTL industry, gain operational experience, and actively develop leadership skills. The program emphasizes internal advancement and potential relocation to Service Centers as needed.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Adaptability

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.

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.