Sales/Logistics Intern

Position Overview

A Logistics Intern will be given the opportunity to work with a vertically integrated company, gaining exposure to various aspects of transportation and logistics management, as well as other business operations.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Skills and Development during Internship:

• Communicate with internal and external customers by using various media, such as email and telephone.
• Communicate and advise dispatch team of any customer specialty needs.
• Participate in daily updates and reviews with Dispatch Team.
• Assist managers as needed to support operations activities.
• Gather all operational rules and regulations from each site and distribute as needed to Carrier Fleet.
• Meet with key personnel at aggregate plants and other customer locations as needed.

Other Requirements:

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
• Strict adherence to Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

Qualifications

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities.

Education and Experience

Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university

Language Skills:

Ability to read English language sufficiently to read information contained in specifications, reports, manuals and regulations.

Physical Requirements

Individuals must be able to perform all essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or to others.