Intermodal Internship

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

medical benefit

dental benefit

vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

life insurance

short-term and long-term disability

paid time off

six weeks maternity leave + two weeksp

six paid holidays

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. in Lithia Springs, GA invites applications for an Intermodal Internship. This part-time role offers exposure to transportation/logistics services and daily operations under supervision.

The internship emphasizes hands-on learning in freight planning, asset utilization, safety compliance, and customer support, with opportunities to observe industry trends and company initiatives related to driver retention.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in good standing.
• Must be able to work 20-25 hours per week during the school semester.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure and understanding of basic transportation management principles.
• Become involved and participate in daily operational tasks including planning of freight; asset utilization; safety management; Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance; driver payroll; Customer Value Delivery; logistics management/analysis; driver supervision; profit-and-loss management; maintenance coordination.
• Gain understanding of industry trends and company initiatives as it relates to driver retention.
• Perform pertinent account-specific duties as required by customer.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Job description

Job Summary

Under close supervision, this position will assist with customers on providing transportation/logistics services.

Job Title

Intermodal Internship

Department

Supply Chain

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Georgia

City

Lithia Springs

Full/Part Time

Part time

Job Summary

Under close supervision, this position will assist with customers on providing transportation/logistics services.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Gain exposure and understanding of basic transportation management principles.
• Become involved and participate in daily operational tasks including planning of freight; asset utilization; safety management; Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance; driver payroll; Customer Value Delivery; logistics management/analysis; driver supervision; profit-and-loss management; maintenance coordination.
• Gain understanding of industry trends and company initiatives as it relates to driver retention.
• Perform pertinent account-specific duties as required by customer.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program OR graduate degree program in good standing at an accredited community college, college or university.

Must be able to work 20-25 hours a week during the school semester.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

Willingness to work flexible hours

Junior or Senior level preferred

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

• medical benefit
• dental benefit
• vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidays annually

Education

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Certifications

Work Experience

Job Opening ID

00638124 Intermodal Internship (Open)

Miscellaneous

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.