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JOB SUMMARY
Yellow’s Operations Management Trainee position provides the ability to develop leadership skills with the potential to move into future frontline management positions. Gain skills and grow by understanding best practices within the transportation industry within all aspects of terminal operations. As an Operations Management Trainee, you will be placed in a structured program that will give you knowledge and skills to freight dock operations. We provide a hands-on learning environment that provides guidance, mentoring, from our industry experts to help you gain knowledge. You will be provided a work setting that will provide you the understanding of how our operations, customer service, sales and various other departments work together to be successful.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Engage in all aspects of the structured training program and learn all aspects of operations including linehaul, dock, city inbound/outbound freight operations.
- Gain understanding of how to supervise and direct all activities of dockworkers, drivers and other support staff engaged in the loading, unloading and transport of freight.
- Develop knowledge to prepare and plan daily utilization of resources to ensure a consistent and efficient operation.
- Learn the methods of on-the-job safety to foster safe handling, loading and storage of hazardous materials.
- Gain understanding of company policies & procedures.
- Acquire knowledge of and working in a unionized environment.
- Flexibility to work variable shifts which includes, days, nights, and weekends, including the ability to adapt to changing shifts. Work overtime as business needs arise.
COMPETENCIES
- Adaptability – Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
- Building Trusting Relationships – Using appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interacting with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one’s intentions.
- Collaborating – Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
- Communication – Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that help them understand and retain the message, listening actively to others.
- Continuous Learning – Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
- Initiating Action – Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
- Work Standards – Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
BENEFITS
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Employee selected medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- PTO and paid holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors/Associates degree (or in progress).
- Career interest in Transportation or Logistics.
- Effective organizational, planning and prioritization skills.
- Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Critical thinking skills and ability to make decisions.
- Flexible and willing to work any schedule.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience in transportation, logistics or warehouse operations.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Previous internship experience a plus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental working conditions vary and employee may encounter vibration, noise, odors, and extremes in temperature and wind as well as exposure to varied weather, varied surfaces, sharp edges, varied lighting and confined and congested areas and occasionally exposure to petroleum-based products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, oil, and grease.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The position requires the ability to stand, walk, and maintain balance for extensive periods of time. Continually speaking and hearing, giving and receiving directions. Occasionally sit. Seldom lift up to 50 lbs. Seldom perform repetitive tasks; stretch, turn, twist, and reach overhead; bend, crouch, squat, kneel and stoop.
Yellow Corporation, along with all subsidiary companies, are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
