Transportation Operations Year-Round Intern

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, life, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, AR, is seeking a summer intern to support the Transportation Operations team. You will assist with customer service and safety, coordinate with drivers and customers, and help with load planning and claims while building leadership and safety skills.

The role involves creating ad hoc reports and performing administrative tasks, with potential to support fleet managers under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a Sophomore, Junior or Senior with at least one year remaining.
• Preferred majors include Supply Chain, Business, or related fields.
• Must be within commutable distance to the facility (≤50 miles).
• Resume must state expected graduation date and area of study.

Responsibilities

• Assist in customer service and safety within the Transportation Operations team.
• Communicate with drivers, customers, load planning, sales, claims, road service, and facilities.
• Create ad hoc reports and perform administrative tasks.
• Potentially support fleet managers under supervision of the terminal manager.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Self-starter

People skills

Education

Sophomore–Senior with 1+ year remaining

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

You will assist in ensuring customer service and safety within the Transportation Operations team, communicating with drivers, customers, load planning, sales, claims, road service, and facilities. Responsibilities include creating ad hoc reports, performing administrative tasks, and potentially supporting fleet managers under the supervision of the terminal manager. This role offers valuable insights into leadership and safety principles and opportunities for networking across various business units.

Requirements

• Education: Current Sophomore, Junior or Senior with at least one year remaining; preferred majors include Supply Chain, Business, or related fields.
• Experience: Previous work experience in any field is beneficial.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Excel, with familiarity in Word and PowerPoint.
• Special Skills: Strong multitasking abilities, effective written and verbal communication skills, a motivated self-starter, and a willingness to engage with people.
• Work Hours: Must be able to work 40 hours through the summer and up to 20 hours throughout the school year as classes allow.
• Application Requirements: Resume must state your expected graduation date and your area of study.
• Location: Students must be within commutable distance to the facility, which is 50 miles or less.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with:

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more