Internship - PHX

About the Role

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers! Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and 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.

Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission: We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love, and build a career with us!

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 20 hours per week. Our goal is to prepare you to transition into a full-time role after graduating!

Requirements

• Working towards a college degree with a targeted graduation date in the next two years or less
• 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

Some of the attributes of previous successful candidates are:

• Energetic, Enthusiastic, Self-motivated, Confident
• Respectful, Passionate, Interpersonal Skills, Innovative
• Mature, Optimistic, Persistent, Assertive
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• 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
• Experience using Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Time management and task prioritization
• Commitment and understanding of company policies and controls
• Strong work ethic with a high focus on being proactive