What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship 2025 - PHX position at Expeditors?
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 professionalsin a worldwide network of over 300 locations across six continents. Expeditorssatisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade throughcustomized 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-definitetransportation, order management, warehousing, distribution and customizedlogistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
We believe our employees are our greatest competitive advantage, by focusing onour values and culture we make Expeditors' greatest competitive advantage inglobal 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.
We offer flexibility towork 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:
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Benefits:
"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 professionalsin a worldwide network of over 300 locations across six continents. Expeditorssatisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade throughcustomized 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-definitetransportation, order management, warehousing, distribution and customizedlogistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
We believe our employees are our greatest competitive advantage, by focusing onour values and culture we make Expeditors' greatest competitive advantage inglobal 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.
We offer flexibility towork 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
- Energetic Enthusiastic Self-motivated Confident
- Respectful Passionate Interpersonal Skills Innovative
- Mature Optimistic Persistent Assertive
- Tenacious Inquisitive Genuine Team Player
- Humble Determined Honest Customer Focused
- 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
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Health, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance provided
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Personnel Development Program
