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Internship - PHX

Internship - PHX

ExpeditorsScottsdale, AZ, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Internship
Job description

Job Description

Job 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 15,000 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.

We believe our employees are our greatest competitive advantage, by focusing on our values and culture we make Expeditors' greatest competitive advantage in global supply chain services.

" You'd be surprised how far we'll go for you."

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 in a fast-paced operation handling a varied customer base. The internship will also include various trainings and a personnel development program.

We offer flexibility to work with you around your current class schedule as much as possible. We do, however, prefer a commitment of no less than 30 hours per week in the summer.

Our goal is to prepare you to transition into a full time role after graduating!

Requirements :

  • Working towards a college degree with targeted graduation date in the next two years
  • Possesses a strong work ethic is reliable, and 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 an help on last minute projects or assist team members

Some of the attributes of previous successful candidates are :

  • Energetic, Enthusiastic, Self-motivated, Confident
  • Respectful, Passionate, Interpersonal Skills, Innovative
  • Mature, Optimistic, Persistent, Assertive
  • Tenacious, Inquisitive, Genuine, Team Player
  • Humble, Determined, Honest, Customer Focused

    • Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Customer Service experience / shows personality and culture of Integrity
  • Exceptional experience using Microsoft office including Word, Outlook, and Excel
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Time management and task prioritization (including project work)
  • Commitment and understanding of company policies and controls
  • Strong work ethic with a high focus on being proactive

    • Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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