Intern - Operations

Southeastern Freight Lines • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Operations internship is a 9-10 week program designed to provide a thorough hands-on approach to operational processes and procedures in order to gain a strong understanding of how the Company operates. Your primary responsibility will be to obtain a high-level understanding of how different aspects of the operation achieve key objectives and promote the accomplishment of the Company’s mission. Interface with appropriate Support Center and service center associates in the completion of various tasks on a daily basis. Accompany and observe leadership in each aspect of local operations. Accompany and observe during customer service and sales calls. Accompany Company drivers on local delivery routes to garner an understanding of the freight delivery process. Participate in Operations reviews to analyze and implement data-driven changes. Develop presentations to promote to senior Operations leaders. Working with Southeastern Freight Lines is more than just a job — it becomes a part of who you are. Family founded in Columbia, South Carolina in 1950, Southeastern Freight Lines is a privately held, industry leading provider of LTL (Less Than Truckload) services throughout the Southeast. Our expertise of combining quality service and award-winning logistics has led to the growth of Southeastern generating over 1.7 billion in annual revenue, with over 10 million shipments per year. This would not be possible without our esteemed team of over 8,800 professionals — the true backbone of our company. At Southeastern, we are doing much more than providing shipping services. We are pioneering a new generation of logistics professionals, cherishing wisdom from the generation that brought us success, giving back to our communities, and living our culture. We prioritize serving others first, valuing each other completely, and always doing the right thing. Southeastern Freight Lines provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Candidate must have completed their junior or senior year at an accredited 4-year university prior to the start date of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Obtain a high-level understanding of how different aspects of the operation achieve key objectives and promote the accomplishment of the Company’s mission.
• Interface with appropriate Support Center and service center associates in the completion of various tasks on a daily basis.
• Accompany and observe leadership in each aspect of local operations.
• Accompany and observe during customer service and sales calls.
• Accompany Company drivers on local delivery routes to garner an understanding of the freight delivery process.
• Participate in Operations reviews to analyze and implement data-driven changes.
• Develop presentations to promote to senior Operations leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED