Summer Intern - Logistics

Expeditors

Summer Intern - Logistics

Charlotte, NC +1 location
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Scope of Position:

    Ensure the proper and timely movement of freight and information, while complying with internal and external requirements and providing exceptional customer service.

    Major Duties and Responsibilities may include the following:

    • Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers
    • Adherence to Operational Process Standards
    • Daily tracking of shipments and corresponding documents
    • Work with the team to provide solutions to customers
    • Comply with customer requirements and procedures
    • Proactively communicate timely status updates to customers
    • Communicate with international and domestic customers and offices
    • Update shipment information in the Expeditors system
    • Track and trace international cargo
    • Timely settlement of shipments and filing of Tariffs
    • Preparation of reports, as required
    • Prepare and process international documentation
    • Comply with US and foreign regulations

    Interns will learn:

    • About the logistics industry, Expeditors and our culture
    • About our systems
    • About professional, pro-active, high expectation customer service
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Effective verbal and written communications skills
    • Strong organizational and prioritizing skills
    • Experience with Microsoft Office Applications
    • Displayed ability to work independently
    • Excellent attendance practices
    • Attention to detail, curiosity, professionalism, integrity, sense of humor
    • Global geographic knowledge and multi-lingual abilities are always desired

    Additional Information

    Expeditors offers excellent benefits to long-term, full time employees:

    • Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
    • Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
    • Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    • Training and Personnel Development Program

    This opportunity does not sponsor work visas and has no relocation assistance.

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

  • Industry
    Transportation / Trucking / Railroad
  • Locations
    Charlotte, NC • Morrisville, NC