Transportation Operations Intern- Roadtex

Echo Global Logistics; Woodridge (IL); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10-week paid internship

Hybrid work model

Career development resources

Potential for full-time employment

Job summary

Roadtex is offering a Transportation Operations Internship at our Woodridge facility. You will work closely with the transportation team to assist daily operations, gain hands-on experience in logistics, inventory management, and warehouse processes, and contribute to process design and documentation.

The role emphasizes learning from industry professionals, exposure to real-business scenarios, and potential for full-time opportunities upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in a related field such as Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business.
• Candidate should be organized, coachable, and eager to learn in a collaborative environment.
• Interest in logistics and a proactive, problemsolving mindset are desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tracking inventory levels and updating records in the warehouse management system.
• Help with receiving shipments, verifying quantities, and packing orders for shipment.
• Contribute to process design and documentation, including SOP development and implementation.
• Support quality control by checking products for defects and ensuring standards are met.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment and optimize storage layouts.
• Enter data accurately in systems and ensure shipment details are up to date.
• Adhere to safety regulations and warehouse procedures.

Skills

Logistics passion

Can-do attitude

Organized

Team player

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Project management

Education

Pursuing degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

The world of transportation has never been more dynamic. If you're the type of person who craves opportunity and challenge in a supportive and collaborative setting, you belong here. The Roatex Trailblazers internship gives you the confidence, community, and communication skills needed to forge a new path. As a member of the Roadtex team, you'll work on real-world projects, learn from logistics legends, and work toward a common goal: simplifying transportation for our clients and carriers.You will be on the road to success as an Roadtex Trailblazer!

As a Transportation Operations Intern at Roadtex, you will work closely with our transportation team to assist in the daily operations of the transportation business. This internship provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in logistics, inventory management, and warehouse processes. You will contribute to process design and documentation, transportation reporting, maintaining a smooth workflow and ensuring that our products are stored and distributed efficiently.

What We're Looking for

• Passion for Logistics: A keen interest and willingness to learn and try new things
• Possess a can-do attitude and believes anything is possible with the right focus
• Be organized, professional, and coachable with strong problem solving, communication, time management, and project management skills
• Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and support the team in various ways

What You'll Gain

• Hands-On Experience: Work on impactful opportunities related to our clients and company
• Career Development: Enhance your skills and build a strong work ethic
• Network Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and attend company events
• High level approach to operations management.Including understanding of key process indicators and how to effectively identify process breakdowns and communicate resolutions
• Practical experience in warehouse operations and inventory management
• Understanding of logistics and supply chain processes
• Hands-on training with warehouse management systems

Responsibilities & Job Duties

• Inventory Management: Assist in tracking inventory levels, conducting stock counts, and updating records in the warehouse management system.
• Receiving and Shipping: Help with receiving incoming shipments, verifying quantities, and inspecting the quality of goods. Assist in preparing and packing orders for shipment.
• Process Design and Documentation: Work with transportation leadership to outline and design a process. Then document in a Standard Operating Procedure and implement with through various level of the operation.
• Quality Control: Assist in checking products for defects or discrepancies and ensuring that all products meet quality standards.
• Warehouse Organization: Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment. Assist in optimizing storage layouts for efficient operations.
• Data Entry: Update inventory records, order details, and shipment information in the system.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures within the warehouse.

What's in it for You?

• 10-week paid internship working alongside various teams at Roadtex.!
• Join a vibranteam with casual dress in a collaborative, can-do environment
• Enjoy a hybrid working model
• Learning resources outside your day-to-day roles
• Exposure to real-business experiences
• Potential for full-time employment

Requirements

• Must be able to start May 24th, 2027 and complete the entire 10 week program
• Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field
• Able to work in our Woodridge facility 5 days a week and travel to the Echo Chicago headquarters as needed

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.

Benefits

For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at https://www.echo.com/company/careers.