Operations Management Trainee – Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Military veterans, transitioning service members, and individuals with relevant civilian experience who are ready to build a long-term career in warehouse operations.

At Lineage, your military experience, leadership, and commitment to the mission can make a difference. If you’re ready to apply your skills in a new environment, learn a business from the ground up, and build your future with a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, we encourage you to apply!

Compensation: Approximately $24.00 per hour

Position Type: Full-time

Are you a military veteran or transitioning service member ready to turn your leadership, discipline, and mission-focused mindset into a civilian career? Lineage is looking for motivated individuals to join our Operations Management Trainee Program in Charleston, SC!

This hands-on training program will give you the opportunity to learn warehouse operations from the ground up. You’ll rotate through different departments, work alongside experienced operations leaders, and gain the knowledge and skills needed to grow into a future frontline leadership role.

During this multi-week program, you’ll gain practical experience in receiving, shipping, inventory management, product movement, and daily warehouse operations. You’ll learn how each department works together to keep our facilities running safely and efficiently.

Additional Responsibilities

• Rotate through warehouse departments to gain a well-rounded understanding of daily operations.
• Learn alongside experienced leaders through hands-on training, job shadowing, and practical assignments.
• Support daily warehouse activities, including shipping, receiving, inventory management, and product movement.
• Assist with monitoring performance goals related to productivity, cost, customer service, and operational efficiency.
• Learn how to coordinate workflows, allocate resources, and support team members.
• Follow company procedures and safety requirements to help maintain a safe working environment.
• Complete required training activities and demonstrate proficiency in key operational responsibilities.
• Develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to prepare for future advancement opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, logistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience, including at least two years of relevant civilian or military experience.
• Military experience in leadership, logistics, transportation, supply, maintenance, or team management is a plus.
• A willingness to learn every aspect of warehouse operations and work hands-on in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with team members and leaders.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to navigate changing priorities.
• A commitment to safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in varying warehouse temperatures, including freezer environments as cold as -20°F and dry storage areas up to 100°F, while wearing required protective equipment.
• Comfort working in environments with varying noise levels and meeting the physical requirements of warehouse work.

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation.  Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.