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 a high-energy operations team as a Sales and Operations Management Trainee and gain hands-on experience across sales, operations, fleet management and customer service. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop tailored solutions for consumer and commercial accounts, including regional and national customers.
• Support fleet management: monitor vehicle inventory, optimize utilization and balance productivity with customer satisfaction.
• Generate new business leads and grow existing customer relationships through proactive outreach and excellent service.
• Assist with daily operational tasks that keep the location running smoothly (dispatch, scheduling, customer transactions).
• Use company tools and processes to analyze performance and recommend improvements.
• Participate in ongoing training and mentoring to build skills in sales, operations, finance and technology.

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What We’re Looking For

We seek driven, results-oriented early-career candidates who want a fast track to management.

• Bachelor’s degree required (preferred: Business, Marketing or related field).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Internship or customer-facing work experience is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license required and willingness to drive company vehicles (including 26' box trucks).
• Ability to meet DOT and company safety requirements (see Safety & Compliance below).
• Regular, predictable attendance and the ability to work the schedule required by the location.
• Willingness to travel locally within the district for customer visits and training.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $25.00 per hour.
• Role provides formal training, mentoring, and a clear advancement path to management roles across multiple locations.
• Additional benefits: flexible scheduling, associate incentives, discount programs and standard employee benefits (vary by location).

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Safety & Compliance

This role is safety-sensitive and regulated by Department of Transportation (DOT) rules when driving company or customer vehicles.

• Candidates must maintain a driver qualification file that includes annual motor vehicle record (MVR) checks and a completed DOT physical when required.
• Employers may request Safety Performance History from prior employers (last 3 years).
• CDL holders will be subject to DOT drug screening within 30 days of hire and FMCSA Clearinghouse review as applicable.
• Background checks (employment, education and criminal history) and drug screening are required prior to hire.

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Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed. Typical demands include:

• Ability to stand, walk and sit as job duties require.
• Frequent use of hands for handling and reaching.
• Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs (12 kg).
• Vision and attention to detail sufficient for safe vehicle operation and customer transactions.

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Location & Employment Type

• Primary location: Dewitt, MI (on-site; local travel required).
• Employment type: Full-time (contractor or internship classifications may appear depending on the posting).

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Confidential Client — About the Opportunity

This role is offered by a confidential client in the Logistics & Warehouse industry. The trainee program is designed to develop well-rounded operations leaders through rotational exposure to sales, fleet and operations management with active mentoring and measurable advancement 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.