Internship at Expeditors

Reno, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strong Work Ethic, Reliable, Professional Attitude, Sense of Urgency, Adaptable, Self-Starter, Organizational Skills, Time Management Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Written Communication Skills, Microsoft Office Suite

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Company Description “We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder As a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 18,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 300 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include the consolidation and forwarding of air or ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing, distribution and customized logistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Job Description Our Internship program offers a challenging hands-on structured experience. You will be working side-by-side with Expeditors' employees learning the process, terminology, and skills required to be successful moving freight in a fast-paced work-environment where you will handle a variety of customers. Expeditors values the experience of working together in person. Qualifications Here are some of the skills/qualities that describe a successful Expeditors Intern: Possesses a strong work ethic, is reliable, and has a professional attitude Has a sense of urgency, is adaptable, and a self-starter Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills Ability to interact with a variety of people in a professional manner Must be able to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and timeliness Willing to pitch in and help on last minute projects or assist team members Excellent verbal and written communication skills Fully qualified and experienced in Microsoft Office Suite Additional Information: Local applicants only. Successful candidate must pass the company's defined background check. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Additional Information Expeditors offers excellent benefits Sick Time Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA) Commuter Benefit Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Training and Personal Development Program 401(k) Retirement Plan (if age 18 or older) Expected compensation $18.00 to $22.00 per hour. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Responsibilities

Interns will work side-by-side with Expeditors' employees, learning the process, terminology, and skills required to be successful in moving freight. The role involves handling a variety of customers in a fast-paced work environment.