Dohrn Transfer Company

Management Trainee

Dohrn Transfer Company  •  $60k/yr  •  Rock Island, IL (Onsite)  •  15 hours ago
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Job Description

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.

Dohrn Transfer Company

About Dohrn Transfer Company

At Dohrn, our focus on service excellence, continuous improvement and safety make us "The Best in the Midwest." As a family-run Less-Than-Truckload carrier covering 8 Midwestern states, we recognize that we are an extension of our customer. Our employees are our most valuable asset and we are committed to providing the best customer experience with a personal touch.

Dohrn traces its roots back to 1921. Charles Dohrn started the company with a single wood slatted truck, and only one route, every day running from Rock Island, Illinois to Kewanee, Illinois, and back. From this simple birth, through hard work and a strong focus on the customer, Dohrn grew into what was ultimately a 14 state carrier, with Charles'​ son Wayne and grandson Gary as part of the leadership team. Gary's children, Heather and Joe, have been a part of the company the last 15 years, making Dohrn Transfer a fourth generation trucking business.

Today, Dohrn carries on the tradition that Charles started with nearly a century ago. We are a family operated company, focused on being a quality employer for our Midwest region, and on the same attention to customer needs that our company was founded on. We also have the benefit of the PITT OHIO Transportation Group investment, and in the shared experience and knowledge of the PITT OHIO group, including US Cargo, Ross Express and regional LTL standout, PITT OHIO. We look forward to continuing to service our customers and communities in the years to come.

Industry
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Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Rock Island, Illinois
Year Founded
1921
Website
dohrn.com
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