Operations Intern (Annual)

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is seeking an Operations Intern to contribute to their growth and gain valuable experience in the logistics field. The intern will manage carrier relationships, negotiate rates, and learn to market the company's services, all while being positioned for potential full-time employment upon graduation.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• GPA of at least 2.7
• 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
• Currently juniors or seniors preferred
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred

Benefits:

• 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
• 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
• Six paid holidays annually