Management Trainee

Overview

Dohrn is your complete Midwestern transportation partner. We offer less-than-truckload, truckload and value-added services throughout our 10-state service area. Our family operated company provides the attention and flexibility that only a regional carrier can, backed by excellence in service and powerful logistical tools.

Purpose

• The Management Trainee will build operational knowledge, leadership capability, and practical experience
• while supporting locations across the Dohrn network and preparing for future operations leadership
• opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured training covering key areas of LTL terminal and freight operations.
• Travel throughout the Dohrn network, approximately 50% of the time, to support operational needs and gain experience across multiple terminal environments.
• Learn and support dock operations, including freight flow, load quality, cut times, workplace organization, dock setup, and yard checks.
• Assist with the accurate movement, loading, unloading, and verification of freight and related shipping documentation.
• Gain hands-on experience with forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment after required training and certification.
• Gain experience operating a non-CDL vehicle for pickups, deliveries, and other business needs as assigned.
• Assist with pre-shift meetings, daily projections, staffing and workflow coordination, and operational planning activities.
• Work alongside operations leaders to develop skills in employee communication, coaching, safety, service performance, and day-to-day leadership.
• Develop leadership, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and business acumen through hands-on assignments and mentorship.
• Review operational and service metrics and assist in identifying opportunities for safety, service, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A minimum age of 18
• 4-year College graduate in Supply Chain Management or other applicable field

Valid Driver License

Clean driving history

• Must pass a NON-Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and functional screen
• Must consent to a pre-employment drug screen; Dohrn Transfer must receive a negative result
• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak the English language and also perform simple
• mathematical calculations
• Must meet all physical requirements
• Must consent to a check on work history; Gaps of 30 days or more must be listed and explained;
• documentation may be requested; Discrepancies may prevent applications from being processed or
• withdrawal of the job offer
• Must pass certification in forklift safety and hazardous material handling

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Lifting various types of materials will be required: cartons, bags, cylinders, boxes, crates, drums, pipe, bars, rugs, etc.
• Common material handling tools will be used: forklifts, carts, dollies, banding machines, shrink wrap tubes, pallet jacks, and tow motors
• Standing, walking, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, carrying, bending at the waist, reaching, and lifting both above and below waist level will be required
• Must be physically capable of operating a forklift, pallet jack, load lock and two-wheel handcart
• Will be required to lift up, set down, slide or move weight unassisted that could exceed 80 pounds
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and 100+ lbs. on an infrequent basis
• Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must have the ability to safely enter and exit trailers, vans, flatbeds, forklifts and tractors
• Must have the ability to work around and operate motorized equipment
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job as specified in the job description
• May be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures and dusty conditions in the dock environment; must
• be able to perform essential functions in these conditions

Pay Range

Starting from USD $60,000.00/Yr.