Intermodal Operations Internship

jbhunt; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; 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

Job summary

JB Hunt Transport, Inc. in Memphis, Tennessee, offers an Intermodal Operations Internship within the Supply Chain department. This part-time role provides exposure to transportation and logistics services under close supervision.

You will gain hands-on experience in planning freight, asset utilization, DOT compliance, payroll, and logistics analysis, with opportunities to learn industry trends and company initiatives. Requires enrolled student and ability to commit 20–25 hours weekly.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to basic transportation management principles.
• Participate in daily operational tasks including planning of freight, asset utilization, safety management, DOT compliance, driver payroll, CVP, logistics analysis, driver supervision, and P&L management.
• Learn industry trends and company initiatives related to driver retention.
• Perform account-specific duties as required by the customer.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Adaptability

Time management

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate student

GED

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title

Intermodal Operations Internship

Department

Supply Chain

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Tennessee

City

Memphis

Full/Part Time

Part time

Job Summary

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

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 drive retention.
• Perform pertinent account-specific duties as required by customer.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

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

Employment Eligibility

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)

Job Opening ID

00649258 Intermodal Operations Internship (Open)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Both J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. and Hunt Mexicana S.A. de C.V. are equal employment opportunity employers without regard to any characteristic protected under applicable law, including veterans and disability.