Expeditors Internship

  • Full-time

Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” - Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

  • 18,000 trained professionals
  • 250+ locations worldwide
  • Fortune 500
  • Globally unified systems

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 customers.

This is a paid position. It is not unusual for a successful Intern to come on board as a full time employee upon completion.

This position is full time, 40+ hours per week - Monday through Friday. 

Expeditors values the experience of working together in person. This position will be based onsite in one of our Seattle area offices.

The various roles we offer our interns all fall within the business operations of our logistics teams. They are not part of the scope of the Information Systems or Corporate teams at our Headquarters located in downtown Seattle. You can watch our external careers page www.expeditors.com/careers for any internship opportunities in this area at a later date.

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, specifically Microsoft Excel.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Degreed Graduates
  • Candidates willing to convert to full-time employees, if offered.

Additional Information

Expected salary: $21/hour

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.

Local Seattle area applicants only, we are not able to assist with relocation expenses. 

This position will be based onsite in one of our Seattle area offices.

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