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, Consultancy.

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 12-month, hands-on Operations Management Trainee program places you in rotating operational assignments to build the skills needed for frontline leadership in freight operations. Typical responsibilities include:

• Participate in a 12-month rotational program with 1–5 week assignments across field operations, linehaul, maintenance, and support functions
• Work on the dock alongside frontline teams in a physically active environment
• Complete CDL training and forklift certification provided during the program
• Learn and perform foundational tasks for each rotation and support continuous improvement efforts
• Complete weekly learning objectives and performance milestones; report progress to your program manager and mentor
• Deliver a Capstone project and presentation at the program conclusion
• Prepare to step into a Freight Operations Supervisor role upon successful program completion

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Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military experience
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• High level of stamina, adaptability and grit for physically and operationally demanding work
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
• Willingness to relocate within the region upon successful completion of the program

Preferred qualifications:

• Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or related field
• Demonstrated leadership experience (internships, academic projects, athletics, or work)
• Experience in dock or field operations
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills

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Pay & Benefits

• Annual base salary: $63,000 (incentive-based; may include bonuses or incentive plans)
• Full health insurance available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 15 days of PTO in your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance and paid training & development (including required certifications such as CDL and forklift)
• Competitive total compensation package

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Program Details & Start Date

• 12-month rotational management training program designed for candidates with limited or no prior LTL / transportation operations experience
• Internal CDL school and forklift certification provided as part of the rotation
• Assignments will rotate across key operational areas to give broad, hands-on experience
• Program start date: 2027-01-11
• Upon successful completion, trainees will be promoted to Freight Operations Supervisor within the assigned region
• Note: conditional offers may include background checks or pre-employment drug testing

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Location

• Chicago Heights, IL — this role is onsite and dock-based. Candidates should expect physically active work and the need to relocate within the region after program completion.

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About Our Client

Confidential Client is hiring for this role in the Consultancy industry. The client operates large-scale transportation and logistics operations and seeks candidates who are ready to learn, lead, and grow into frontline supervisors.

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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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