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.

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level Manager Trainee role in logistics and fleet operations supporting a confidential client. Under general supervision, you will learn to manage a small driver base and non-traditional shifts (including nights/weekends), ensure safe and timely movement of freight, assign loads, and support DOT compliance and customer service requirements.

• Learn to assign loads, plan routes, and monitor freight movement to provide safe, on-time service.
• Train with and support drivers, outside carriers, and account contacts to ensure compliance with DOT and company policies.
• Assist with driver scheduling and on-call support for service exceptions, mechanical issues, and routing challenges.
• Support yard management activities including equipment checks, basic repairs coordination, and preventative maintenance scheduling.
• Perform and learn administrative duties: payroll support, invoicing, creating and maintaining operational/financial reports, and assisting with P&L analysis.
• Support carrier setup, onboarding, and retention efforts to maintain reliable network capacity.
• Participate in driver safety programs (daily safety messages, briefings, quarterly training) and support a strong safety culture.
• Fill in for absent personnel and contribute to projects that improve fleet efficiency and profitability.

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Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with drivers, carriers, customers, and internal teams.
• Support training, orientation, and coaching of drivers and other staff.
• Monitor key performance indicators and assist in preparing customer-specific reporting and analysis.
• Help manage inventory, assets, and driver assignments to balance equipment and capacity in the market.
• Assist in resolving pay issues, accident reviews, and driver counseling when required.
• Work with maintenance and vendors to ensure safety-related mechanical issues are addressed promptly.
• Recommend operational improvements to drive efficiency and profitability.

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required. Candidates with some college or a bachelor’s degree are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and weekends when needed.
• Willingness to travel to customer, account, and company event locations when applicable.
• This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or progress toward one (business, supply chain, logistics, transportation preferred).
• 1+ year of related experience or equivalent training in logistics, operations, customer service, or related fields.

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Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze situations, make informed decisions, and prioritize under changing conditions.
• Conflict recognition and resolution skills.
• Detail-oriented with basic financial literacy (able to assist with P&L review and reporting).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.
• Customer-service orientation and ability to work collaboratively across teams.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Expected starting pay: $46,200 – $69,300 per year (actual starting pay may vary based on skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications).
• Opportunity for annual bonuses and incentives based on profitability or volume, where applicable.
• Typical benefits for full-time roles may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off (based on tenure), parental leave, and paid holidays. Specific benefits and eligibility are determined by the confidential client.

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Location & Schedule

• Primary work location: Cudahy / South Gate area, CA (onsite and in-market travel required).
• Shift work may include nights and weekends depending on operational needs.

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Why This Role?

• Entry-level path into logistics, supply chain, and fleet management with hands-on training.
• Learn DOT compliance, fleet operations, and people leadership while gaining experience that can fast-track career advancement.
• Work with a large, established logistics operation and access nationwide growth opportunities.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.