Operations Intern Summer 2027
About The Position
Under close supervision, the Operations Intern assists customers with transportation and logistics services. The role provides exposure to transportation management principles and participation in daily operations, including freight planning, asset utilization, safety management, Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance, driver payroll, Customer Value Delivery, logistics management and analysis, driver supervision, profit-and-loss management, and maintenance coordination. The intern also learns about industry trends and company initiatives related to driver retention, performs account-specific duties as required by the customer, and handles other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in good standing in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited community college, college, or university.
- Able to work 20–25 hours per week during the school semester.
- GED or high school education required.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Willingness to work flexible hours.
- Junior or senior level preferred.
Responsibilities
- Gain exposure to and understanding of basic transportation management principles.
- Participate in daily operational tasks, including freight planning, asset utilization, safety management, DOT compliance, driver payroll, Customer Value Delivery, logistics management and analysis, driver supervision, profit-and-loss management, and maintenance coordination.
- Gain understanding of industry trends and company initiatives related to driver retention.
- Perform pertinent account-specific duties as required by the customer.
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Benefits
- Medical benefit (full-time positions, subject to eligibility requirements).
- Dental benefit (full-time positions, subject to eligibility requirements).
- Vision benefit (full-time positions, subject to eligibility requirements).
- 401(k) retirement plan (full-time positions, subject to eligibility requirements).
- Life insurance (full-time positions, subject to eligibility requirements).
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage (full-time positions, subject to eligibility requirements).
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick time, commensurate with tenure (full-time positions, subject to eligibility requirements).
- Six weeks of paid maternity leave and two weeks of paid parental leave (full-time positions, subject to eligibility requirements).
- Six paid holidays annually (full-time positions, subject to eligibility requirements).
- Position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes, in accordance with applicable company plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
