Management Trainee (Onsite: Sacramento, CA)

Old Dominion Freight Line • Chico, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking individuals for its Management Trainee program, designed for those with a passion for leadership and a drive to excel in operations management. The program offers hands-on experience in all aspects of service center operations, including logistics, freight management, and team leadership. Trainees will receive mentorship from industry experts and have the opportunity to earn their CDL. The role involves comprehensive training in all wage and salaried jobs to prepare individuals to manage a shift or an operational area, emphasizing safety, quality, efficiency, service, and delivery. Trainees will also complete assignments, be assessed through knowledge indicators, write papers, view management videos, and recommend process improvements. This program is an exciting opportunity to develop potential and gain valuable insight into a company that values excellence, teamwork, and professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Good working knowledge of computer/PC software (WORD, EXCEL).
• Good communications skills, both Oral and Written
• Solid work history (if applicable)
• Professional appearance
• Must be open to relocation when trainee program is completed.

Nice To Haves

• AS400 background helpful.

Responsibilities

• Complete shift manager’s training as an understudy with an experienced manager or supervisor.
• Complete forklift job training knowledge and production exercises on all jobs within the service center.
• Participate in ODTDT (Old Dominion Truck Driving Training) program to obtain CDL license.
• Fill in as a supervisor on various shifts and departments.
• Completes department/area knowledge indicators and develops new indicators as well as process and procedure changes.
• Works in AS400 moving freight as needed throughout the system and maintains records of efficiency, quality, cost, hot loads, missed loads, etc.
• Works in Workday as needed to update payroll and employee information.
• Writes and submits monthly activity reports.
• Assigns work to employees according to daily schedule.
• Makes quick and informed decisions based on the volume levels and communicates schedule to affected employees.
• Inspects working conditions of tools and equipment needed for safe operation within the area and directs the correction of any improper or adverse condition that exists.
• Approximately 15% travel to other service centers to learn the operations and supervise in a different environment.

Benefits

• Great Health Benefits including a Zero premium medical plan for employee only coverage
• Vision & Dental
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Accounts
• 401k Retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• 15 Days Paid Time Off (includes vacation and state Sick Leave)
• 9 Paid Holidays including a birthday holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement for Drivers and Technicians
• Training and growth opportunities to build a career
• Ability to advance through our promote from within philosophy
• National Career Opportunities Available at our 260+ service centers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level