Operations Leadership Trainee — 12-Month Rotations

XPO Logistics, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from day one

Life and disability insurance

PTO 15 days first year

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

XPO Logistics, Inc. in Chicago offers a 12-month Operations Management Trainee program for candidates with limited LTL or transportation operations experience.

You will rotate through field operations, linehaul, maintenance and support functions, and begin CDL and forklift certification during the program. Expect long, active days on the dock, a competitive package, health insurance from day one, PTO and holidays, a 401(k) with company match, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience
• High level of stamina, adaptability and grit
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Willing to relocate within region upon successful completion of the program

Responsibilities

• Expect long, active days primarily on the dock, working alongside frontline teams in a physically and operationally demanding environment.
• Participate in a 12-month Management Training operations rotational program, with assignments lasting 1 - 5 weeks each across all major functions including field operations, linehaul, maintenance, and support functions
• Participate in the internal CDL school and forklift certification during the program
• Learn and perform the foundational job functions, skills and responsibilities of each rotational assignment
• Complete dedicated leadership training at key points to prepare you for leadership on the dock during and post-program
• Work alongside freight operations supervisors, dockworkers and field leaders to gain hands-on operational experience
• Communicate consistently with the program manager, reporting manager and mentor
• Meet weekly goals, learning objectives and performance milestones
• Take initiative to learn XPO operations through online resources, observation, and hands-on experience

Job description

XPO Logistics, Inc. in Chicago offers a 12-month Operations Management Trainee program for candidates with limited LTL or transportation operations experience.

You will rotate through field operations, linehaul, maintenance and support functions, and begin CDL and forklift certification during the program. Expect long, active days on the dock, a competitive package, health insurance from day one, PTO and holidays, a 401(k) with company match, and education assistance.