Supply Chain and Logistics Trainee - Warehouse

Penske; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K Plan

Associate Discount Programs

Job summary

Penske's Logistics Trainee Program offers hands-on training across multiple logistics functions in Dallas, designed for individuals pursuing supply chain leadership roles. Trainees will gain exposure to loading/unloading, cross-docking, and customer service operations, with a fast track to leadership after graduation.

Program emphasizes Kaizen, Lean processes, and development of supervisory skills while offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required or in progress (Business, Supply Chain, Data Science/Analytics or related)
• Demonstrated leadership through school, community, clubs/organizations, or military
• Authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship available 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 multiple technology platforms
• Commitment to learning, growth, and self-awareness
• Results-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small team in a distribution center environment.
• Foster a safe, compliant, and efficient work culture.
• Align site goals with customer objectives and measure daily performance.
• Resolve day-to-day operational issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Learn site operating systems and apply Kaizen/Lean principles.
• Gain hands-on experience in inventory management, receiving, storage, and shipping.
• Prepare for future leadership roles through structured training and assignments

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relocation flexibility

Authorized to work in US

Learning agility

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Data Science/Analytics or related

Job description

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
• 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.

We take pride in offering a competitive wage and great benefits including:

Pay: $25.00 per hour with average annual of $55,000 (including OT)

Benefits:

Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/

Additional Benefits:

• Paid Time Off: Start earning from Day 1!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance: Get covered as soon as the 1st of the month after your hire date!
• 401K Plan: Secure your future—eligible after just 90 days!
• Associate Referral Program: Start referring on Day 1, with generous payouts!

Our associates also enjoy numerous associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization!

Our Program

This position is an excellent opportunity for candidates who want to gain valuable experience to launch their career with Penske. Our comprehensive training program equips you with the skills needed for key tasks such as selection, loading/unloading of trailers, cross‑docking, and customer service operations in a manner consistent with company services and cost objectives. Through hands‑on experience will learn to properly plan work assignments to ensure effective use of warehouse equipment. Upon graduation from the program, you’ll be prepared to lead a small group of hourly associates in a distribution center management 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.
• Develop a through working knowledge of the site’s operating systems to ensure compliance and exception resolution.
• Learn the Kaizen methodology and implement Lean processes.
• Analyze and apply basic principles of inventory management, receiving goods, storage of goods and shipping goods from a warehouse environment.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Willing to relocate based on business needs or upon completion of Logistics Trainee program.
• Bachelor’s Degree required - In Business, Supply Chain, Data Science/Analytics or related field is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership through school, your community, clubs/organizations, or the military
• Authorized to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor individuals for employment visa for these positions.
• 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.
• All candidates are required to complete a Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening.

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.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.