Operations Intern

Prime, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime, Inc. in Salt Lake City is offering an on-site internship to gain hands-on experience in dispatch, customer service, technology, and sales.

You will assist fleet managers, track loads, help customers with delivery and pickup times, and perform administrative duties while aligning with company core values. The position requires you to be enrolled in a 4-year program and able to work 25–30 hours per week, with class schedules considered.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a 4-year college with a major in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Applicants should be at least at a junior level in the program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook; typing speed 45 WPM.

Responsibilities

• Assist fleet managers and operations personnel, as well as various support activities.
• Tracking location and status of loads.
• Providing assistance to customers with delivery and pick-up appointment times.
• Performs administrative and clerical duties to support full-time staff.
• Provide information to customers, drivers and dispatchers throughout the day.
• Complete continuing training as directed by management.
• Practice Company Core Values.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Conflict resolution

Typing 45 WPM

Team collaboration

Education

4-year college enrollment

Supply Chain major

Junior level student

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Overview

An internship at Prime will allow you to gain marketable skills and learn about all aspects of dispatch, customer service, technology, key department training, and sales. This is an ON SITE position.

Responsibilities

• Assist fleet managers and operations personnel, as well as various support activities.
• Tracking location and status of loads.
• Providing assistance to customers with delivery and pick-up appointment times.
• Performs administrative and clerical duties to support full-time staff.
• Provide information to customers, drivers and dispatchers throughout the day.
• Complete continuing training as directed by management.
• Practice Company Core Values.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Any combination of education, training, and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge

Basic knowledge of trucking/transportation industry preferred, but not required.

Abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to execute logical decisions quickly. Ability to multitask in dynamic, fast-paced, team oriented environment. Good computer and keyboarding skills with the ability to accurately type at 45 WPM. Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook. Flexible schedule with the ability to work at least 25-30 hours per week, and up to 12 hour shifts; Prime will work around class schedules.

Experience, Education, and Training

Must be enrolled in a 4-year college or university with a major in Supply Chain Management or other business related field. Applicants must be enrolled at least at a junior level.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit a majority of your shift. Must be able to multitask and handle potentially a large volume of phone calls and correspondence. Must be able to communicate both written and verbally.

Miscellaneous Requirements

Requests for time off (Holidays, school breaks, etc.) will require advance approval based on department needs. Minimum of two consecutive semester’s commitment is required.