Senior Intern

Expeditors International; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health plan

Life insurance

401(k) Retirement plan

Stock purchase plan

Training program

Job summary

Expeditors International in the United States seeks an intern to support the movement of freight and provide exceptional customer service. You will gain hands-on exposure to global logistics, Expeditors systems, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include tracking shipments, processing documentation, and collaborating with internal and external customers while delivering timely, accurate information.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritizing skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications.
• Displayed ability to work independently.
• Excellent attendance practices.
• Attention to detail, curiosity, professionalism, integrity, sense of humor.
• Global geographic knowledge and multi-lingual abilities are always desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Adherence to Operational Process Standards.
• Daily tracking of shipments and corresponding documents.
• Work with the team to provide solutions to customers.
• Comply with customer requirements and procedures.
• Proactively communicate timely status updates to customers.
• Communicate with international and domestic customers and offices.
• Update shipment information in the Expeditors system.
• Track and trace international cargo.
• Timely settlement of shipments and filing of Tariffs.
• Preparation of reports, as required.
• Prepare and process international documentation.
• Comply with US and foreign regulations.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Attendance

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Integrity

Curiosity

Multilingual abilities

Global geographic knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Expeditors is a leader in the international transportation industry looking for motivated team players who desire a challenging and rewarding place to work. Expeditors culture of organic growth and promotion from within attracts the highest caliber employees.

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

• 15,000 trained professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Globally unified systems

Job Description

Scope of Position:

Ensure the proper and timely movement of freight and information, while complying with internal and external requirements and providing exceptional customer service.

Major Duties and Responsibilities may include the following:

• Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers
• Adherence to Operational Process Standards
• Daily tracking of shipments and corresponding documents
• Work with the team to provide solutions to customers
• Comply with customer requirements and procedures
• Proactively communicate timely status updates to customers
• Communicate with international and domestic customers and offices
• Update shipment information in the Expeditors system
• Track and trace international cargo
• Timely settlement of shipments and filing of Tariffs
• Preparation of reports, as required
• Prepare and process international documentation
• Comply with US and foreign regulations

Interns will learn:

• About the logistics industry, Expeditors and our culture
• About our systems
• About professional, pro-active, high expectation customer service

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communications skills
• Strong organizational and prioritizing skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications
• Displayed ability to work independently
• Excellent attendance practices
• Attention to detail, curiosity, professionalism, integrity, sense of humor
• Global geographic knowledge and multi-lingual abilities are always desired

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits to long-term, full time employees:

• Pay range is $19.00 - $21.00 perhour
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program

This opportunity does not sponsor work visas and has no relocation assistance.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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