Operations Internship (Annual)

Company: J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

JOB TITLE:Operations Internship (Annual)DEPARTMENT:Supply ChainCOUNTRY:United States of AmericaSTATE/PROVINCE:OhioCITY:DublinFULL/PART TIME:Part timeJOB SUMMARY:Under close supervision, this position will assist with customers on providing transportation/logistics services.JOB DESCRIPTION:Key Responsibilities:

• Gain exposure and understanding of basic transportation management principles.
• Become involved and participate in daily operational tasks including planning of freight; asset utilization; safety management; Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance; driver payroll; Customer Value Delivery; logistics management/analysis; driver supervision; profit-and-loss management; maintenance coordination.
• Gain understanding of industry trends and company initiatives as it relates to drive retention.
• Perform pertinent account-specific duties as required by customer.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Qualifications:
  • Currently enrolled in a four year undergraduate degree program and in good standing at an accredited college or university and pursuing a business degree or related field.
  • Must be able to work 20-25 hours a week and complete a 12 week internship program at minimum, with the potential for the position/program to last longer.
  • Junior or Senior level preferred.Skills & Abilities:
    • Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to multi task
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications
    • Willing to work flexible hoursEDUCATION:GED (Required), High School (Required)WORK EXPERIENCE:Transportation/LogisticsHIS JOB DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO INDICATE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY EMPLOYEES WITHIN THIS CLASSIFICATION. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO CONTAIN OR BE INTERPRETED AS A COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF ALL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB.TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM EACH ESSENTIAL DUTY SATISFACTORILY. THE REQUIREMENTS ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND/OR ABILITY REQUIRED. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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