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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Program overview

This 12-month Embark early-career program places recent college graduates into a full-time Operations Supervisor role within a distribution center. Participants receive hands-on warehouse experience, structured learning, mentorship, and cross-functional exposure to develop operations, leadership, and continuous-improvement skills with a confidential client in the logistics & warehouse industry.

• Location: Ontario, CA
• Start date: June 28, 2027
• Employment type: Full-time (Contractor classification also applies per client posting)
• Anticipated salary: $86,000 / year
• Program length: 12 months

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What you’ll do

Participants will work as Operations Supervisors in a high-performing distribution environment. Typical responsibilities include:

• Supervise daily work assignments and performance of frontline leads and associates
• Oversee inbound and outbound activities (receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging)
• Monitor productivity and quality metrics (cycle time, lines/hour, shortages, damages, missed scans)
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects (Lean Six Sigma principles encouraged)
• Train, coach, and develop employees; conduct performance conversations and appraisals
• Ensure accurate timekeeping, attendance/PTO records, and schedule adherence
• Prioritize and schedule warehouse systems and team workloads
• Spend majority of shift on the floor while completing administrative duties and reporting

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What success looks like

• Meets or exceeds operational KPIs for your shift/team
• Demonstrates strong problem solving and continuous-improvement mindset
• Communicates clearly across all levels and escalates issues proactively
• Develops and mentors associates, fostering a safe and engaged work environment
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities and operational needs

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Who we’re looking for

Candidates typically will meet many of the following:

• Undergraduate students graduating between December 2026 and June 2027 (preferred)
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, management, operations, supply chain or related field (preferred)
• Comfortable working in a warehouse/distribution environment
• Willingness to work day, evening, or overnight shifts as required
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and analytical skills
• Exposure to supply chain principles, Lean Six Sigma or process-improvement methods (preferred)
• Internship or relevant practical experience (preferred)
• Participation in extracurriculars, community groups, or professional organizations (a plus)
• Must have unlimited work authorization in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future

Please note applicants may redact any age-related information.

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Compensation & benefits

• Anticipated salary: $86,000 per year
• Bonus eligible: No
• Benefits (offered by the confidential client) may include:
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Paid time off and paid parental leave
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Access to earned wages before payday (myFlexPay)
  • Work-life resources and healthy lifestyle programs

(If you are applying in jurisdictions with pay-transparency rules, the posted salary is displayed above.)

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Other details & candidate encouragement

• Application window (per source): anticipated to close 12/31/2026 — apply as soon as possible.
• Candidates who are returning-to-work, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
• The confidential client supports an inclusive workplace and will consider qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

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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.