Transportation Operations Year-Round Intern

Tyson Sales and Distribution•Springdale, AR

About The Position

The Transportation Operations Year-Round Intern assists the Transportation Operations team in supporting customer service and safety. The intern communicates with drivers, customers, load planning, sales, claims, road service, and facilities; creates ad hoc reports; and performs administrative tasks. The intern may also support fleet managers under the supervision of the terminal manager. The role provides exposure to leadership and safety principles and opportunities to network across business units. The schedule is 40 hours per week during the summer and up to 20 hours per week during the school year, as classes allow. Applicants must live within commuting distance of the facility (50 miles or less). A resume must include the applicant’s expected graduation date and area of study.

Requirements

Be a current sophomore, junior, or senior with at least one year remaining before graduation.
Previous work experience in any field is beneficial.
Be proficient in Excel and familiar with Word and PowerPoint.
Have strong multitasking abilities and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Be a motivated self-starter and willing to engage with people.
Be able to work 40 hours per week through the summer and up to 20 hours per week during the school year as classes allow.
Live within commuting distance of the facility (50 miles or less).
Include expected graduation date and area of study on the resume.
Be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

A major in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist with customer service and safety within the Transportation Operations team.
Communicate with drivers, customers, load planning, sales, claims, road service, and facilities.
Create ad hoc reports.
Perform administrative tasks.
Potentially support fleet managers under the supervision of the terminal manager.