Logistics Intern — Inland Transportation Services

Inland Empire Paper Co; Washington; On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Inland Empire Paper Co is seeking a Logistics Intern to join their dynamic logistics team at the Millwood facility. This paid internship offers a great opportunity for students to develop foundational skills in the transportation and supply chain industry while working alongside experts.

The role involves supporting daily operations, assisting with marketing campaigns, and gaining experience in client relations and data tracking. Candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, and preferably have prior customer service experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and/or currently enrolled in school.
• Prior Customer Service Representative (CSR) or retail/hospitality experience is highly preferred.
• Strong familiarity with digital marketing, content creation, or social media strategy is a definite advantage.
• Proficient in basic Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Work with the logistics team to meet customer needs and operational milestones.
• Assist in building and executing marketing campaigns.
• Help track territory-based logistics activities and update reports.
• Support customer communication and data gathering for RFQ/RFP.
• Learn to track and analyze market trends for new opportunities.

Skills

Customer Service experience

Digital Marketing

Microsoft Office proficiency

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Education

Currently enrolled in school

Job description

Logistics Intern — Inland Transportation Services

• Intern

Inland Transportation Services is seeking a motivated, tech-savvy Logistics Intern to join our fast-paced logistics team. This is an entry-level position designed for a current student looking to build foundational skills and gain real-world experience in the booming transportation and supply chain industry.

You will work directly alongside our account managers and logistics professionals, helping support daily operations, client satisfaction, and modern outreach. If you are a proactive self-starter who loves a challenge and wants to see how global commerce moves behind the scenes, this is your starting line.

Responsibilities

• Team Support: Work with the logistics team to ensure everyday customer needs and operational milestones are met.
• Marketing & Digital Outreach: Assist the team in building and executing both digital and tangible marketing campaigns (including social media management, web-based content, and print).
• Data & Reporting: Help track territory-based logistics activities and update internal electronic reports.
• Client Relations: Support customer communication and assist in gathering data for larger RFQ/RFP freight rates.
• Market Analysis: Learn to track and analyze current market trends to help the team identify new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Age & Education: Must be 18 years or older and/or currently enrolled in school.
• Experience: Prior Customer Service Representative (CSR) or retail/hospitality experience is highly preferred.
• Field of Study: Open to all academic backgrounds! However, enrollment in a Business School or coursework in Supply Chain / Transportation is a major plus.
• Digital Savvy: Strong familiarity with digital marketing, content creation, or social media strategy is a definite advantage.
• Tech Literacy: Proficient in basic Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Soft Skills: Organized, detail-oriented, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demeanor: A competitive spirit, a high degree of integrity, and a positive attitude that contributes to a collaborative office culture.

The Logistics Intern role is a paid ($18-22 per hour depending on experience), entry-level internship located on-site at our Millwood facility. We offer competitive hourly pay and flexible scheduling designed to work around your class commitments, along with invaluable mentorship from industry experts.

Job Location

Millwood Facility