Area Manager 2026 – Texas (Recent and Upcoming Graduates)
The Area Manager role at Confidential Client is a full-time, on-site leadership position within fulfillment centers or other operations facilities, focused on managing and developing a team of 50-100 hourly associates. The role requires motivating and mentoring employees to achieve safety, quality, attendance, and performance goals in a fast-paced, physically demanding warehouse environment. Extensive training is provided to develop strong people management skills, with shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Logistics & Warehouse.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This role is an entry-level, full-time operations leadership position within a logistics and warehouse environment. As an Area Manager you will lead, coach, and develop front-line hourly teams to meet safety, quality, and performance goals while supporting day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support, mentor and motivate 50–100 hourly team members
- Lead shift operations, communicate expectations, and drive continuous improvement
- Ensure safety, quality, attendance, and performance targets are met
- Oversee inbound/outbound activities including truck deliveries and package sorting
- Operate and/or step in to use pallet jacks and PIT equipment where applicable
- Work independently and make decisions in an autonomous, fast-paced environment
- Regularly stand and walk during shifts up to 12 hours; work varied shift patterns including nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree completed between May 2024 and August 2026 (all degree requirements must be met before your first day)
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Degree in Supply Chain, Business/Management, Engineering, or a related field
- Comfortable working in environments with varying noise levels and physical activity
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- This position is based at operations facilities (fulfillment centers, sort centers, delivery stations, or similar)
- Frequent lifting up to 49 pounds; regular pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, and reaching
- Climbing/descending stairs where applicable
- May require operating PIT equipment and standing/walking during long shifts
Compensation & Benefits
- Base pay range: $63,600 — $82,700 per year (varies by geographic market and other factors)
- Additional total compensation may include equity, sign-on payments, or other payments depending on role and location
- Medical, financial, and other benefits available (details provided by the client)
Other Important Details
- This posting covers openings in the state(s) listed in the original title; site placement is matched to your preferences and business needs
- Relocation benefits may be offered at the time of an offer for eligible candidates
- The client is not able to provide sponsorship for this role now or in the future
- The client is an equal opportunity employer and will consider requests for workplace accommodations during the application and hiring process
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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