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Transportation Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Logistics
  • Columbus, +2

AI generated summary

  • You must be ambitious, detail-oriented, flexible, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Part-time during school; full-time in summer, starting ASAP.
  • You will manage various shipment types, analyze data and finances, quote lanes, maintain carrier relationships, coordinate shipments, and implement strategies for improved transportation efficiency.

Requirements

  • Candidates must be willing to work part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • High ambition and drive
  • Detailed work approach
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Team attitude
  • Flexibility within job functions
  • Able to start with us as soon as possible on a part-time basis
  • The hours are flexible, and we are willing to work around class schedules
  • Up to 40 hours per week in the summer

Responsibilities

  • Work with different modes and equipment types, including van, hazardous, flatbed, international, and LTL shipments.
  • Engage in data analysis and financial analysis using optimization software and Excel.
  • Assist in lane quoting and understanding financial impacts.
  • Interact with carriers to meet shipping requirements and maintain relationships.
  • Participate in customer service activities by coordinating shipments and addressing carrier inquiries.
  • Learn and apply logistical strategies to improve transportation efficiency.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Transportation Intern position?

The primary focus of the Transportation Intern position is to work with various modes and equipment types in the transportation sector, engaging in data and financial analysis, lane quoting, and customer service activities.

Is this internship part-time or full-time?

The internship is part-time during the school year and full-time during the summer.

What types of shipments will the intern be working with?

The intern will work with van, hazardous, flatbed, international, and LTL shipments.

What software skills are required for this internship?

The position requires skills in optimization software and Excel for data analysis and financial analysis.

What are the required skills for candidates applying for this internship?

Required skills include excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, ambition, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, a team-oriented attitude, and flexibility within job functions.

When can the intern start working?

The intern is able to start as soon as possible on a part-time basis.

Will the internship hours be flexible?

Yes, the hours are flexible, and we are willing to work around class schedules.

How many hours per week can the intern expect to work during the summer?

The intern can expect to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer.

Will the intern be interacting with carriers?

Yes, the intern will interact with carriers to meet shipping requirements and maintain relationships.

What type of experience can the intern expect to gain from this position?

The intern can expect to gain a wide range of logistical experience and develop their career interest in the transportation field.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1955
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) designs and manufactures leading brands that enhance safety, health, and self-expression. Operating in Building Products and Consumer Products, they offer solutions for cooking, heating, cooling, water systems, tools, outdoor living, and celebrations. Their mission is to innovate and lead in their markets, empowering employees and improving everyday life. With a people-first philosophy, they engage deeply with communities and focus on corporate citizenship and sustainability.