Job Description
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Description Who We Are: USCS is driven to advance, innovate and serve companies seeking the best service, facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are employee focused, an equal employment opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team.
The Job Details We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Logistics Intern to support our Cold Share Consolidation team. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience and insight into the daily operations of our logistics department. The ideal candidate will contribute to key logistical functions and assist in maintaining the efficiency of our supply chain processes.
Key Responsibilities - Assist in the pre-scheduling of delivery appointments for designated receivers prior to load planning.
- Support in reviewing and approving detention charges and monitoring rate adjustment requests to ensure timely resolution.
- Aid in customer order entry and ensure accuracy in order creation within internal systems.
- Monitor and track freight tenders for select customers to support efficient load assignment and carrier communication.
Education
- High school diploma and working towards a degree in Supply Chain or a related field.
Experience - PC, leadership and planning skills helpful.
- Experience in AS400, SAP, Word, Excel and Power Point a plus.
- Experience with warehouse paperwork a plus.
Other Abilities You Will Need To Have - Good arithmetic, reading, and typing skills
- Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
- Be able to see, speak and hear
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or occasional standing, walking, lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
- Understand and follow verbal instruction, written instruction and company policies.
- A starter that can work independently and coordinate with others
- Follow safety procedures at all times.
- Ability to manage stress and productivity guidelines
The Standard Details - Always Maintain a professional manner in appearance and communications.
- Participate in staff and/or customer meetings if required.
- Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality systems.
- Identify and record any issues relating to product, processes and/or quality.
- Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through appropriate channels.
- Verify the implementation of solutions.
- Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
- Participate in Safety and Educational Training.
What’s In It For You A great company with great people. Full-time employees not under contract are offered: 401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year; If elected, Blue Cross Blue Shield after 30 days of service; Company Life Insurance; and a bunch of other great perks.
Things We Need To Mention - The above job description may not include all tasks necessary to complete the job.
- Job functions may vary based on area of operation. The job description is a listing of the most common tasks the associate will be required to perform in that job area.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Qualifications Education
Preferred High School or better in Other.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Internship,