Intern - Material Logistics

CRH • Bridgeport, WV

75d

About The Position

Central Supply Company, a CRH company, has been synonymous with 'service' for over 100 years and four generations. We serve our customers in communities throughout north, central and southern West Virginia, southwest Pennsylvania and western Maryland. While we strive to promote our main product lines of Ready-Mixed Concrete, Concrete Block, Concrete Pumping, Insulated Concrete Forms, Brick and Builders' Materials, our number one goal is to forge partnerships with our customers through hard work and service. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the second largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number three cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and working towards an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Logistics or other industry related degree program.
• Ability to read English language sufficiently to read information contained in specifications, reports, manuals and regulations.
• Ability to perform intermediate mathematical skills, including basic algebra, geometry, and shop math.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Responsibilities

• Possess strong problem-solving skills relative to a fast-paced fluid environment.
• Deliver excellent customer service while maintaining company safety and efficiency guidelines.
• Demonstrate a pleasant and accommodating demeanor over the phone.
• Respond to stressful situations, co-workers, and customers in a professional manner.
• Possess good listening skills and address customer complaints or concerns.
• Learn extensive product line and their different applications.
• Accurately record delivery & product information into Command Dispatch Systems.
• Negotiate delivery times with customers.
• Assist Manager to schedule, dispatch and control an appropriate level of drivers.
• Navigate various GPS systems and assist drivers in finding jobsites.
• Determine travel time to jobs and best plant locations to service the job.
• Direct a fleet of up to 60+ trucks at one time.
• Coordinate next day's delivery schedule and interpret necessary driver/production employee correlating start times.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Hours of Service rules and regulations.
• Coordinate with plant supervisors for proper storage and distribution of products.
• Collaborate with Sales, Warehouse, Purchasing and other departments to optimize processes.
• Monitor and report on transportation costs.
• Research and suggest cost-effective shipping methods.
• Ensure shipping documents are properly filed, billed and invoiced.
• Keep organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
• Report on maintenance and repair needs for transportation vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, legal regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes.
• Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, training and safety records.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees