Entry Level Area Project Manager Jobs
New grad area project manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a demonstrated ability to coordinate teams and manage timelines can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Banking & Financial Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Retail, with employers like Amazon, Truist, and Bank of America hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
C.H. Robinson is looking for a Shipping Area Manager - Nights to join our warehouse team. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining optimum productivity levels and cost of services provided to C.H. Robinson branch customers. This position will supervise all day-to-day functions of warehouse operations execution associated with outbound shipping, quality control, production, maintenance, and sanitation.
The core hours of this role are Monday – Friday from 4:30pm to 12:30am, but may be adjusted as needed based on volumes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:
- Educate Distribution Center staff on Distribution Center Model vision, guiding principles, and strategy
- Develop and maintain knowledge of fresh supply inventory, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing productivity
- Maintain appropriate metrics evaluating operational and economic performance in the areas of receiving, shipping, inventory, production, and all service level offerings
- Ensure all customer service metrics are consistently met or exceeded
- Ensure receiving, shipping, inventory and production crews deliver product within specified quality, condition, and food safety protocols
- Operate in an efficient/cost conscious manner so that all budgeted objectives are achieved
- Review all equipment preventative maintenance schedules and work orders
- Ensure safety and sanitation schedules that ensure the facilities compliance with HAACP, OSHA and Primus Inspection Standards are completed
- Reinforce a culture of safety throughout the facility by following safety policies and procedures
- Communicate clearly and concisely with all audiences; keep others informed and listens carefully to input and feedback
- Work with Distribution Center leadership staff to execute standard operating procedures designed to ensure all facility services are accurately documented and consistently executed
- Ensure safe and efficient use and maintenance of facility equipment
- Reinforce safety and sanitation schedules that ensure the facilities compliance with corporate, OSHA and Food Safety standards
- Monitor supplies, packaging, and raw materials needed to operate business on daily basis
- Identify areas for improvement and make recommendations, including using metrics to identify areas for improvement
- Root cause problem solving to drive process improvement
Team Leadership:
- Ensure distribution center crews operate in an efficient, productive, accurate and professional
- Maintain proper staffing levels, staff schedules, oversee hourly staff training; Plan needs based on projected projects and volume; Deliver timely performance feedback and corrective suggestions/actions to both staff and customer account teams
- Maintain a constant presence in the work area to support and lead warehouse staff; Provide a safe work environment for all areas of operations; develop and maintain a positive and collaborative work environment
- Ensure integrity and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
- Participate in the recruitment, selection, promotion, and alignment of qualified and diverse talent
- Support the annual merit and equity programs for assigned team to align compensation with performance results
- Outline employee role accountabilities and expectations; manages performance to drive the right behaviors and improve results and provides useful real-time coaching, development activities and stretch assignments; supports employees with problem resolution
- Develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals
- Encourage employee feedback through formal and informal channels. Work with next level manager to acknowledge and take action on feedback to drive a trusting culture of open two-way communication, inclusivity, collaboration and continuous improvement
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a warehouse, distribution center, and/or manufacturing operations environment
- Knowledge of efficient and safe warehousing practices
- Basic computer skills
- Manual dexterity required for operating machinery
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs
- Ability to work all day in a temperature-controlled environment (as low as 35 degrees)
Preferred:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Previous supervisory experience
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
- Proven ability to effectively communicate information and/or instructions
- Delivers detail oriented, accurate and organized results under pressure
- Demonstrates the desire to operate in an entrepreneurial, multi-task environment
- Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
Compensation Range
$52,500.00 - $83,100.00
The base pay range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this specific location. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.
Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!
Equal Opportunity
C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
EOE Disabled Veteran
Benefits
Your Health, Wealth and Self
Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:
- Three medical plans which include
- Prescription drug coverage
- Enhanced Fertility benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
- Dental and Vision
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid observed holidays
- 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off to volunteer in your community
- Charitable Giving Match Program
- 401(k) with 6% company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities
Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page.
INTRODUCTION
C.H. Robinson is looking for a Shipping Area Manager - Nights to join our warehouse team. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining optimum productivity levels and cost of services provided to C.H. Robinson branch customers. This position will supervise all day-to-day functions of warehouse operations execution associated with outbound shipping, quality control, production, maintenance, and sanitation.
The core hours of this role are Monday – Friday from 4:30pm to 12:30am, but may be adjusted as needed based on volumes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:
- Educate Distribution Center staff on Distribution Center Model vision, guiding principles, and strategy
- Develop and maintain knowledge of fresh supply inventory, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing productivity
- Maintain appropriate metrics evaluating operational and economic performance in the areas of receiving, shipping, inventory, production, and all service level offerings
- Ensure all customer service metrics are consistently met or exceeded
- Ensure receiving, shipping, inventory and production crews deliver product within specified quality, condition, and food safety protocols
- Operate in an efficient/cost conscious manner so that all budgeted objectives are achieved
- Review all equipment preventative maintenance schedules and work orders
- Ensure safety and sanitation schedules that ensure the facilities compliance with HAACP, OSHA and Primus Inspection Standards are completed
- Reinforce a culture of safety throughout the facility by following safety policies and procedures
- Communicate clearly and concisely with all audiences; keep others informed and listens carefully to input and feedback
- Work with Distribution Center leadership staff to execute standard operating procedures designed to ensure all facility services are accurately documented and consistently executed
- Ensure safe and efficient use and maintenance of facility equipment
- Reinforce safety and sanitation schedules that ensure the facilities compliance with corporate, OSHA and Food Safety standards
- Monitor supplies, packaging, and raw materials needed to operate business on daily basis
- Identify areas for improvement and make recommendations, including using metrics to identify areas for improvement
- Root cause problem solving to drive process improvement
Team Leadership:
- Ensure distribution center crews operate in an efficient, productive, accurate and professional
- Maintain proper staffing levels, staff schedules, oversee hourly staff training; Plan needs based on projected projects and volume; Deliver timely performance feedback and corrective suggestions/actions to both staff and customer account teams
- Maintain a constant presence in the work area to support and lead warehouse staff; Provide a safe work environment for all areas of operations; develop and maintain a positive and collaborative work environment
- Ensure integrity and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
- Participate in the recruitment, selection, promotion, and alignment of qualified and diverse talent
- Support the annual merit and equity programs for assigned team to align compensation with performance results
- Outline employee role accountabilities and expectations; manages performance to drive the right behaviors and improve results and provides useful real-time coaching, development activities and stretch assignments; supports employees with problem resolution
- Develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals
- Encourage employee feedback through formal and informal channels. Work with next level manager to acknowledge and take action on feedback to drive a trusting culture of open two-way communication, inclusivity, collaboration and continuous improvement
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a warehouse, distribution center, and/or manufacturing operations environment
- Knowledge of efficient and safe warehousing practices
- Basic computer skills
- Manual dexterity required for operating machinery
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs
- Ability to work all day in a temperature-controlled environment (as low as 35 degrees)
Preferred:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Previous supervisory experience
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
- Proven ability to effectively communicate information and/or instructions
- Delivers detail oriented, accurate and organized results under pressure
- Demonstrates the desire to operate in an entrepreneurial, multi-task environment
- Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
Compensation Range
$52,500.00 - $83,100.00
The base pay range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this specific location. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.
Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!
Equal Opportunity
C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.
EOE Disabled Veteran
Benefits
Your Health, Wealth and Self
Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:
- Three medical plans which include
- Prescription drug coverage
- Enhanced Fertility benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
- Dental and Vision
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid observed holidays
- 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off to volunteer in your community
- Charitable Giving Match Program
- 401(k) with 6% company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities
Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon74
- Truist26
- Bank of America20
- Optum12
- Thrivent Financial For Lutherans10
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- Healthcare & Medical Services42
- Retail12
- Manufacturing11
- Food & Beverage10
Entry Level Area Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level area project manager job?
Start by highlighting any internship experience, coursework in project management, or hands-on work coordinating budgets, schedules, or teams, even in a volunteer or academic context. Earning a foundational certification like CAPM signals commitment to employers at the entry level. Tailor your resume to show you can track deliverables, communicate across teams, and manage competing priorities, since those are the core skills these roles test from day one.
Which companies hire entry level area project managers?
Companies hiring entry level area project managers right now include Amazon, Truist, and Bank of America, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from construction firms, logistics companies, healthcare networks, and large retailers that manage multiple sites and need junior coordinators to support regional operations.
Are there remote entry level area project manager jobs?
Yes, though most entry level area project manager roles are on-site given the field-coordination nature of the work. About 10% of entry level area project manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in industries like technology or healthcare administration where project tracking can be handled digitally without a physical site presence.
Are these new grad area project manager jobs?
Yes, many of the listings here are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and treats internships, relevant coursework, or a portfolio of coordinated projects as a qualifying substitute for full-time work history. Look for postings that mention training programs or mention they are open to recent graduates.
Which industries hire the most entry level area project managers?
Entry Level area project manager roles concentrate in Banking & Financial Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive entry level hiring because they operate across multiple locations simultaneously and need junior project coordinators to help regional teams stay on schedule and within scope.