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

You will join Confidential Client’s operations team as a Manager Trainee in Sacramento, CA, and be trained to manage small driver counts and non-traditional shifts (including nights/weekends). This is an entry-level management role within logistics and supply chain operations focused on safe, on-time freight movement, driver and yard management, DOT compliance, and customer service.

• Learn to build and maintain professional relationships with drivers and outside carriers to support onboarding, retention, and productivity.
• Support daily load assignment, routing, monitoring, and freight exception resolution to meet customer requirements.
• Assist with driver training, orientation, and use of company and customer systems.
• Participate in payroll administration, Net-Revenue budget tasks, driver counseling, accident reviews, invoicing, and basic P&L analysis.
• Support yard operations: inspect equipment, coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance, and ensure safety-related mechanical issues are addressed.
• Help maintain the Company's safety culture through daily safety messages, briefings, training and enforcement of DOT and company policies.
• Fill in for absent personnel and work on process improvement initiatives to optimize fleet operations and profitability.
• Prepare and present customer-specific reporting and basic financial analysis as needed.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field OR High School Diploma/GED with ≥1 year experience in management, transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience.
• Willingness to work multiple shifts (including nights and weekends) and travel to customer or company sites when required.
• Willingness to regionally relocate depending on account assignment.
• This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing a team or supervising staff.
• Strong conflict-resolution and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze operations and recommend improvements.
• Adaptable to changing environments and competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving focus for organizational and process issues.

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Compensation

The expected starting pay for this position is between $50,700.00 - $63,400.00 per year. Factors affecting starting pay may include skills, education, experience, and geography. This role may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives per company plans.

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Benefits

Confidential Client offers benefits for eligible full-time employees, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Paid time off (vacation and sick leave) and six paid holidays annually
• Six weeks paid maternity leave and two weeks paid parental leave
• Additional benefits and eligibility details provided during hiring

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Work Experience & Education

• Education: Bachelor’s in Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Logistics, or equivalent; High School/GED required if using experience-based route.
• Experience: Business administration, customer service/account management, entry-level management, or transportation/logistics roles.

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Additional Details

• Employment type: Contractor / Full time (per assignment) / Internship possibilities.
• This role requires DOT compliance awareness; training will be provided.
• Confidential Client is committed to reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities.

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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.

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