Operations Support Intern

United Rentals•Columbia, MS

About The Position

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As an Operations Support Intern you will receive hands-on experience supporting freight workflows, estimating processes, and project management activities. Interns will assist with non-decision-making tasks that improve accuracy, visibility, and efficiency across active and completed matting projects. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in logistics, operations, supply chain, or project coordination within a Fortune 500 environment.

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Data Analytics, Finance, or a related discipline.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets preferred.
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
Self-driven and able to work independently while following established processes.
This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow up with freight vendors on missing BOLs, delivery documents, or required information.
Assist with tracking vendor compliance including driver app usage, documentation accuracy, and performance criteria.
Support the freight team with administrative tasks such as file organization, document uploads, and reporting support.
Assist estimators with mat and freight planning for upcoming projects.
Support data gathering and basic analysis used in mat/freight cost planning.
Complete project-level analyses and summaries to support estimating accuracy.
Assist with project reconciles and project closeout activities.
Enter and update project returns in UR Mat Tracker (URMT).
Follow up with mat vendors on prefab tickets and gather missing documentation.
Obtain status updates from freight vendors related to active jobs.
Update project post-mortem analyses and contribute to lessons-learned documentation.
Assist in resolving discrepancies related to billing documentation or inventory records.
Support organization and accuracy of all project files and supporting documents.
Complete non-decision-making administrative and operational tasks as assigned.
Attend team meetings and provide updates on assigned work.
Maintain accuracy in documentation, data entry, and digital file organization.
Uphold all United Rentals safety, conduct, and confidentiality standards.