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Penske Logistics · 2 hours ago

Military Supply Chain and Logistics Trainee - Warehouse

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$25/hr - $25/hr

1+ years exp

Penske Logistics is a leading provider of transportation, warehousing, and freight management solutions. As a Logistics Trainee, you will receive hands-on training across multiple logistics functions, preparing you for future leadership roles while working to improve service promises to customers and managing various warehouse operations.

LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation

No H1B

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

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementLogistics OperationsLeadership ExperienceCustomer ServiceData AnalysisEffective CommunicationTime ManagementTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Required

You are transitioning from the military, or recently transitioned from the military in last 1-3 years

You're able to effectively apply your military leadership experience in our fast-paced, people-focused business

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 Houston, Tx daily. Open to relocation after completion of the program

Honorable discharge from the military in the last 1-3 years

Authorized to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor individuals for employment visa for these positions

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

Ability to relocate is required for this role. Candidates must be willing to relocate based on business needs and assignment location following completion of the program

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, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history), and drug screening are required

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

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