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Company Overview

Riverstone Logistics (RLX) is committed to being an honest, reliable, dependable freight forwarding partner. Every day we are focused on fulfilling our Purpose of using our God-given talents and opportunities to love our neighbors, serve our communities, and improve our industry.

RLX provides final mile deliveries through dedicated and network models for various clients across the United States. We love working with new clients that are looking to enhance their customer experience through final mile deliveries.

Headquartered in Rock Hill, South Carolina, RLX currently has over 700 employees and is always looking for new employees that demonstrate leadership capabilities and exceptional communication skills to grow with us at our home office as well as client sites across the United States.

**This class of Pathfinders will start on October 8, 2026. The class will be focused on developing Operations Leaders, The Residents eventually land at one of our Profit Centers and NOT in a Corporate department position.*

Role Overview:

Riverstone’s Management Trainee (Pathfinder) Program is designed to develop future leaders in our organization. This structured program provides hands-on experience across various business functions, equipping trainees with the skills and knowledge necessary for leadership roles. Trainees will participate in rotational assignments, receive mentorship, and undergo professional development to prepare them for managerial responsibilities. This role is meant to develop future leaders in the field of operations and other areas of a 3PL business. The training program is a 12-month rotational program with formal assessments conducted on progression and demonstrated proficiencies at several different intervals.

WHO YOU ARE (“The Ideal Candidate”)

• You are an emerging leader who is eager to grow, take on challenges, and build a long-term career in operations or a related field.
• You are energized by hands-on learning and want to understand how the business works from the ground up.
• You take initiative and don’t wait to be told what to do—you seek out opportunities to contribute and improve.
• You are resilient and able to handle pressure, feedback, and fast-paced environments with composure.
• You value accountability, teamwork, and doing the right thing—even when it’s difficult.
• You are open to relocation, travel, and new experiences as part of your development.
• You are motivated by impact and want to play a meaningful role in building and improving operations.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Leadership Potential: You demonstrate early signs of leadership through initiative, ownership, and the ability to influence and support others.
• Learning Agility: You are curious, coachable, and able to quickly absorb new information across different functions and environments.
• Drive for Results: You are motivated to achieve goals, take accountability for outcomes, and consistently push for improvement.
• Adaptability: You thrive in changing environments and can navigate ambiguity with confidence and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: You think critically, ask the right questions, and take action to resolve challenges.
• Strong Work Ethic: You are willing to put in the time and effort required to learn the business and deliver results.
• Communication & Collaboration: You communicate effectively and build strong relationships across teams, locations, and levels of the organization.
• Alignment to Purpose & Culture: You embody Riverstone’s values and actively contribute to a culture of serving others, improving the business, and supporting your team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in a structured rotational training program across different departments such as Operations, Brokerage, Finance, and Customer Service.
• Learn and oversee core 3PL operations, including warehousing, distribution, inventory management, freight brokerage, and last-mile delivery.
• Drive, maintain, and evangelize the Company culture, purpose, and core beliefs through hands-on training effective collaboration with Extra Milers (our employees) across the organization.
• Gain hands-on experience by working on real business projects and problem-solving initiatives.
• Learn and implement company policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business operations and contribute to company growth.
• Assist in developing strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Work closely with senior leaders and mentors to receive guidance and career coaching.
• Demonstrate leadership potential through performance, innovation, and teamwork.
• Successfully complete assessments and evaluations throughout the program.
• Support RLX leaders in the enforcement of company compliance standards.
• Learn from and support RLX leaders in ensuring client quality and service standards are met.
• Ensure the planning and scheduling of distribution services are executed in a timely manner.
• Manage and perform activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking transportation.
• Support an environment that fosters open and positive team communication.
• Build a strong rapport with our service providers and clients.
• Enforce location safety management plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned by location manager.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work, along with strong follow-up, analytical, problem-solving, and sound decision-making skills
• Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written forms with customers, employees, peers, and management.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, workgroups, customers, supervisors)
• Work self-directed with minimal supervision
• Work independently and as a member of a team
• Flexibility to operate, and self-driven to excel, in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt to and embrace new technology
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel specifically)
• Ability to travel across Riverstone’s network of locations as needed to support Field and/or Service Center Operations

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and stand for long periods of time, communicate effectively with coworkers and outside stakeholders in person both on the telephone and via email and other computer-related messaging. The employee is occasionally required to maneuver about the work areas and move/manipulate various objects and there may be an occasional need to lift up to 50 pounds. This position may require extended work hours and travel.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Riverstone Logistics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Riverstone Logistics also complies with the Immigration Reform & Control Act and E-Verify, so we ask that you bring the appropriate documents to confirm your authorization to work in the United States with you upon request.