Operations Jobs in Long Beach, CA
Operations jobs in Long Beach are in strong demand, concentrated in the Port of Long Beach corridor, the Downtown Business District, and the South Bay industrial zone across logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Employers hiring right now include Relativity Space, PDS Health, and ABF Freight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Supervisor, Operations I oversees the daily operations of a Service Center and ensures the work is performed according to approved Company procedures, standards, and specification. This position supervises all activities of Service Center employees, supports personnel engaged in loading and unloading activities, and requires a hands-on leadership approach to ensure operational efficiency, maintain compliance with labor agreements, and foster a culture of safety and productivity. This position includes working both indoors and outdoors, often in varying weather conditions.
- Plan, supervise, and control available resources associated with the timely, damage-free, and safe loading/unloading of freight on assigned shifts.
- Communicate job assignments and monitor performance by coordinating with all employees, ensuring direction is clear and concise.
- Maintain appropriate load plans and ensure proper load balance for safe vehicle operation.
- Assign job tasks to all workers according to unloading and loading schedules.
- Provide training, analyses, performance feedback, and disciplinary recommendations, as needed.
- Provide positive and constructive feedback to employees.
- Build relationships and positive communications with all business partners to ensure customers' and company's service standards are met.
- Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and visiting customers.
- Foster safe handling, loading, unloading, and storage of hazardous materials.
- Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.
- Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.
- Support our values driven culture focused on creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, excellence, and wellness.
- Other duties and projects, as assigned.
Requirements
Education:
- High School Diploma / GED, preferred
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. Experience may be used in place of education.
- 2 years leadership experience, preferred
- Transportation experience preferred but not required.
- General computer knowledge, preferred
- General knowledge of freight, transportation regulations, safety standards, and proper freight handling techniques, preferred
- Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills, required
- Ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently, as well as strong organizational and time management skills, preferred
- Shift days and hours required for this position vary by location and may include days, nights, and/or weekends. Being able to work the required hours at this location will be considered a minimum requirement.
- This position is in a dock environment with exposure to varied weather conditions and noise.
- Decision Making and Critical Thinking
- Initiative
- Managing Multiple Priorities
- Process Management
- Service Center Operation and Maintenance
- Transportation Safety
- Taking Ownership
- Results Orientation
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits
- Opportunity to participate in a company sponsored 401K
- Vacation eligibility during the first year!
Other Details
Work Hours:
- Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location and may include days, nights, and/or weekends. Some locations are required to be staffed 24/7 and require schedules of 50+ hours a week. Ability to work the required hours at the location will be considered a minimum requirement.
- Minimal (0%-25%)
- This is a salary position paid biweekly.
- Variable compensation is included.
About Us
ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.
"Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act."
In accordance with the California Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the starting pay for this position $72,000.00 to $90,500.00 per year based on experience.
The Supervisor, Operations I oversees the daily operations of a Service Center and ensures the work is performed according to approved Company procedures, standards, and specification. This position supervises all activities of Service Center employees, supports personnel engaged in loading and unloading activities, and requires a hands-on leadership approach to ensure operational efficiency, maintain compliance with labor agreements, and foster a culture of safety and productivity. This position includes working both indoors and outdoors, often in varying weather conditions.
- Plan, supervise, and control available resources associated with the timely, damage-free, and safe loading/unloading of freight on assigned shifts.
- Communicate job assignments and monitor performance by coordinating with all employees, ensuring direction is clear and concise.
- Maintain appropriate load plans and ensure proper load balance for safe vehicle operation.
- Assign job tasks to all workers according to unloading and loading schedules.
- Provide training, analyses, performance feedback, and disciplinary recommendations, as needed.
- Provide positive and constructive feedback to employees.
- Build relationships and positive communications with all business partners to ensure customers' and company's service standards are met.
- Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and visiting customers.
- Foster safe handling, loading, unloading, and storage of hazardous materials.
- Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.
- Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.
- Support our values driven culture focused on creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, excellence, and wellness.
- Other duties and projects, as assigned.
Requirements
Education:
- High School Diploma / GED, preferred
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. Experience may be used in place of education.
- 2 years leadership experience, preferred
- Transportation experience preferred but not required.
- General computer knowledge, preferred
- General knowledge of freight, transportation regulations, safety standards, and proper freight handling techniques, preferred
- Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills, required
- Ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently, as well as strong organizational and time management skills, preferred
- Shift days and hours required for this position vary by location and may include days, nights, and/or weekends. Being able to work the required hours at this location will be considered a minimum requirement.
- This position is in a dock environment with exposure to varied weather conditions and noise.
- Decision Making and Critical Thinking
- Initiative
- Managing Multiple Priorities
- Process Management
- Service Center Operation and Maintenance
- Transportation Safety
- Taking Ownership
- Results Orientation
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits
- Opportunity to participate in a company sponsored 401K
- Vacation eligibility during the first year!
Other Details
Work Hours:
- Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location and may include days, nights, and/or weekends. Some locations are required to be staffed 24/7 and require schedules of 50+ hours a week. Ability to work the required hours at the location will be considered a minimum requirement.
- Minimal (0%-25%)
- This is a salary position paid biweekly.
- Variable compensation is included.
About Us
ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.
"Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act."
In accordance with the California Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the starting pay for this position $72,000.00 to $90,500.00 per year based on experience.
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- Critical Loop51
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Operations Jobs in Long Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a operations job in Long Beach?
Start by targeting Long Beach's strongest hiring sectors: port logistics and freight forwarding near the harbor, healthcare systems like Long Beach Memorial and Molina Healthcare, and the city's growing e-commerce fulfillment and manufacturing base. Candidates who understand supply chain workflows, lean operations principles, or multi-site coordination stand out. Applying directly to employers with physical Long Beach operations beats relying on generalist postings.
Which companies hire operationss in Long Beach?
Long Beach operations roles are posted by Relativity Space, PDS Health, and ABF Freight and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The employer mix reflects Long Beach's identity as a major port city, so freight carriers, third-party logistics providers, healthcare networks, and large retail distribution centers make up a significant share of local postings.
Are there remote operations jobs in Long Beach?
Yes, though it depends heavily on the role. Hands-on positions in port logistics, warehouse management, and facilities are almost always on-site, while planning, analyst, and coordinator roles carry more remote flexibility. About 66% of operations openings tied to Long Beach are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, skewing toward back-office and vendor management functions rather than floor or dock operations.
How can I get a operations job in Long Beach with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Long Beach is through logistics coordinator or operations assistant roles at freight forwarders and third-party logistics companies near the port, where employers routinely hire for process-oriented candidates over credentialed ones. Long Beach City College's business and supply chain programs also connect students with local employer partners. Familiarity with inventory systems, scheduling tools, or basic data entry gives entry-level applicants a clear edge over generalist applicants.
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