Military Supply Chain and Logistics Trainee - Warehouse

Are you ready to move your career forward? As a Logistics Trainee, you will be part of a winning team that inspires the next chapter of growth after the military. Penskeu2019s Logistics Trainee Program is our management trainee experience structured program that provides hands-on training across multiple logistics functions and prepares you for future leadership roles within Penske Logistics. You will discover opportunities to proactively improve our service promise to customers while being exposed to processes, policies, and procedures, all while working together on shared objectives. At Penske you will be introduced to top-tier technologies, collaborative teams, and ways to drive purposeful innovation and continuous improvement across our systems and operations. Things move fast at Penske. You will too. Youu2019ll be on a fast track to furthering your leadership career, with advancement opportunities upon graduation from the program. Are you eligible? u2022 You are transitioning from the military, or recently transitioned from the military in last 1-3 years. u2022 Youu2019re able to effectively apply your military leadership experience in our fast-paced, people-focused business. u2022 Youu2019re legally authorized to work in the U.S.A. -Unfortunately, we are currently unable to sponsor individuals for employment visas for these positions. u2022 Each program will start on the first of the month and go for approximately 9-12 months. u2022 Youu2019re able to commute to Sacramento, CA daily. Open to relocation after completion of the program. We take pride in offering a competitive wage and great benefits including: Pay: $25.00 per hour with average annual of $55,000 (including OT) Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more visit _Additional Benefits:_ u2022 Paid Time Off: Start earning from Day 1 u2022 Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance: Get covered as soon as the 1st of the month after your hire date u2022 401K Plan: Secure your futureu2014eligible after just 90 days u2022 Associate Referral Program: Start referring on Day 1, with generous payouts Our associates also enjoy numerous associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization Our Program: This position is an excellent opportunity for candidates who want to gain valuable experience to launch their career with Penske. It is ideal for junior to mid-level non-commissioned officers, and junior officers. Our comprehensive training program equips you with the skills needed for key tasks such as selection, loading/unloading of trailers, cross-docking, and customer service operations in a manner consistent with company services and cost objectives. Through hands-on experience will learn to properly plan work assignments to ensure effective use of warehouse equipment. You will also have support from our Veteran Business Resource Group, including mentorship and resources. Upon graduation from the program, youu2019ll be prepared to lead a small group of hourly associates in a distribution center management operation. u2022 Ensure that all associates are motivated, engaged, trained and competent and understand how their work relates to the customers' business objectives. u2022 Foster a safe work environment by complying with and administering established safety and operational procedures. u2022 Understand the location-specific customer goals & objectives and work to meet and exceed these expectations daily u2022 Effectively resolve issues and monitor day-to-day operations for compliance using organizational and time management skills. u2022 Develop a through working knowledge of the siteu2019s operating systems to ensure compliance and exception resolution. u2022 Learn the Kaizen methodology and implement Lean processes. u2022 Analyze and apply basic principles of inventory management, receiving goods, storage of goods and shipping goods from a warehouse environment. Qualifications: u2022 Honorable discharge from the military in the last 1-3 years u2022 Bacheloru2019s Degree preferred - In Business, Supply Chain, Data Science/Analytics or related field is a plus. u2022 Demonstrated leadership through school, your community, clubs/organizations, or the military u2022 Authorized to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor individuals for employment visa for these positions. u2022 Internship or related work experience in a customer-facing role preferred. u2022 Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. u2022 Ability to learn and navigate various technology platforms. u2022 Committed to learning and growing; receptive to feedback and developing self-awareness. u2022 High level of commitment to operation and job responsibilities. u2022 Results oriented, attention to detail and effective time management and organizational skills. u2022 Builds and develops positive working relationships within department at all levels. u2022 Ability to relocate is required for this role. Candidates must be willing to relocate based on business needs and assignment location following completion of the program. u2022 Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job. u2022 Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history), and drug screening are required. Physical Requirements: u2022 The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. u2022 The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. u2022 While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle and feel, and to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs./12 kg. u2022 Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs. Visit Penske Logistics to learn more. Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain Job Family: Common Address: 4040 Vista Park Court #30 Primary Location: US-CA-Sacramento Employer: Penske Logistics LLC Req ID: 2512146

Created: 2025-11-19