The Role
Operations internship providing immersive training across transportation and supply chain functions, including capacity planning, procurement, customer service, sales, driver relations, contract negotiations, and logistics management. Interns rotate through departments, receive mentorship, learn DOT compliance requirements, and support assigned operational duties while developing communication, teamwork, and transportation industry skills.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY
The purpose of this internship is to provide talented individuals with a fully immersive experience in the supply chain industry through our Company. Interns will receive job training and experience in various areas within the Operations Department such as Asset Manager, Customer Service Representative and Load Planner. They will also be exposed to other departments within the company including, but not limited to, Driver Recruiting, Accounting, Fleets, Safety, Sales, and Pricing.
The purpose of this internship is to provide talented individuals with a fully immersive experience in the supply chain industry through our Company. Interns will receive job training and experience in various areas within the Operations Department such as Asset Manager, Customer Service Representative and Load Planner. They will also be exposed to other departments within the company including, but not limited to, Driver Recruiting, Accounting, Fleets, Safety, Sales, and Pricing.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Rotates through our divisions of responsibility to shadow and train in a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:
* Transportation and Capacity Planning
* Procurement
* Customer Service Management
* Sales
* Driver Relations
* Contract Negotiations
* Additional responsibilities based on departmental need in order to gain experience
* One-on-one support with dedicated mentors
* Train in DOT regulations to ensure compliance
* Gain experience and understanding of general transportation and logistics management principles
* Receive and carry out instructions
* Maintains regular and predictable attendance
* Performs other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications* Rotates through our divisions of responsibility to shadow and train in a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:
* Transportation and Capacity Planning
* Procurement
* Customer Service Management
* Sales
* Driver Relations
* Contract Negotiations
* Additional responsibilities based on departmental need in order to gain experience
* One-on-one support with dedicated mentors
* Train in DOT regulations to ensure compliance
* Gain experience and understanding of general transportation and logistics management principles
* Receive and carry out instructions
* Maintains regular and predictable attendance
* Performs other duties as assigned
PREFERRED SKILLS
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Self-directed and able to work without supervision
* Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
* Ability to work well in teams
* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High school degree or equivalent; must be enrolled in an accredited university/college program and actively pursuing a degree
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Self-directed and able to work without supervision
* Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
* Ability to work well in teams
* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High school degree or equivalent; must be enrolled in an accredited university/college program and actively pursuing a degree
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university or college program
- Actively pursuing a degree
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently without supervision
- Ability to work well in teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds
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The Company
What We Do
Crete Carrier Corporation is one of the largest privately-owned American trucking companies, headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The company provides a full spectrum of nationwide freight transportation services across the contiguous United States through its three specialized divisions: Crete Carrier, which focuses on dry van services; Shaffer Trucking, specializing in refrigerated transport; and Hunt Transportation, which provides flatbed services for various commodities.
