Operations Intern Jobs in Illinois

Job Title:

Operations Intern (Annual)

Department:

Supply Chain

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Illinois

City:

Chicago

Full/Part Time:

Part time

Job Summary:

The Time to ACT is Now Do you want to be a part of this growth by jumpstarting your career as an intern? Not your typical internship. Gone are the days of making copies and fetching coffee. Our interns jump in and create value instantly - they contribute just as any other full time employee. They learn about our business inside and out, placing them into a position in which they can be considered for full-time employment upon graduation…with a leg up on their competition!

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

- Manage carriers to ensure on-time service
- Negotiate transportation rates with our carriers to meet profit goals
- Learn and train to market J.B. Hunt's solutions to existing and prospective customers
- Monitor in-transit freight and troubleshoot problems to ensure on-time delivery
- Learn and train to market, service and promote J.B. Hunt’s services and solutions to existing and prospective customers
- Learn and train to manage a network of partner carriers to move freight in profitable manner
- Resolve complex problems and develop useful knowledge becoming fluent in the language of logistics and transportation
- Networking to build long lasted relationships
- Other duties as required

Qualifications

- Currently juniors or seniors preferred
- GPA of at least 2.7; GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Have demonstrated leadership qualities
- Be available to work 20-40 hours per week; we can be flexible with class schedules

Compensation:

The expected starting pay range is between $15 - $24.50

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Certifications:

Job Opening ID:

00631224 Operations Intern (Annual) (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.”

“To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.