Supply Chain and Logistics Trainee

Penske • Greensboro, NC

1d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Logistics Trainee, you will be a part of a winning team that inspires the
next chapter of growth. You will discover opportunities to proactively improve
our service promise to customers, while being exposed to processes, policies,
and procedures and focusing 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 within our
systems and operations. Things move fast at Penske. You will too. You’ll be on a
fast track to furthering your leadership career, with advancement opportunities
upon graduation from the program.

This position is for EPES Transport, LLC., a division of Penske Logistics, based
in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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.

Epes Transport
Epes Transport, a Penske Logistics company, delivers dependable truckload
transportation services with a strong presence in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic,
Northeast, and Midwest. We offer: Dedicated Truckload Capacity, Drayage
Services, Shuttle Operations, General Truckload Services, and Yard Switching
Operations. With terminals in NC, VA, GA, TN, and TX, and 24/7 satellite
shipment tracking, we provide reliable coverage and visibility across major U.S.
markets. visit epestransport.com to learn more.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees