Transportation Agent Intern

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 – theyre chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Scope of Position:

Ensure the proper and timely movement of freight and information, while complying with internal and external requirements and providing exceptional customer service.

Major Duties and Responsibilities may include the following:

Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers

Adherence to Operational Process Standards

Daily tracking of shipments and corresponding documents

Work with the team to provide solutions to customers

Comply with customer requirements and procedures

Proactively communicate timely status updates to customers

Communicate with international and domestic customers and offices

Update shipment information in the Expeditors system

Track and trace international cargo

Timely settlement of shipments and filing of Tariffs

Preparation of reports, as required

Prepare and process international documentation

Comply with US and foreign regulations

Skills, Knowledge and Behavior:

Effective verbal and written communications skills

Strong organizational and prioritizing skills

Experience with Microsoft Office Applications

Displayed ability to work independently

Excellent attendance practices

Attention to detail, curiosity, professionalism, integrity, sense of humor

Global geographic knowledge and multi-lingual abilities are always desired

Expeditors offers excellent benefits to long-term, full-time employees. An internship may lead to a full-time opportunity for those who have obtained a high school diploma or equivalent, meet and exceed job expectations and business demand supports an ongoing position.

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

Health Plan: Medical

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development Program

Growth opportunities within the company

Employee Referral Program Bonus