Company Description

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 - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

Looking for a hands-on immersive summer internship experience?   Want to see if international logistics could be a career for you?  Ready to work hard and learn in a challenging and rewarding business?  This may be the place for you! 

This is the introductory internship program which gets you right in to the heart of international trade during your summer break.  Come see what it takes to keep freight moving throughout the globe.  From air, ocean and truck transportation to Customs brokerage to warehouse and distribution services, these roles will give you the foundational knowledge you need to determine if this is an industry you could make a career in. 

Qualifications

We are seeking individuals meeting the following qualifications demonstrated through your school work and experiences:

Working towards a college degree with targeted graduation dates in the next two yearsStrong business acumen and work ethicProven leadership attitude and backgroundEffective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend,  and communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive resultsGood computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)Competitive and comfortable working alone but also focused on the betterment of the organization and a good team player

Some of the attributes of previous successful candidates are:

Energetic            Enthusiastic       Self-motivated           Confident

Respectful          Passionate         Interpersonal Skills    Innovative

Mature                Optimistic           Persistent                  Assertive

Tenacious           Inquisitive          Genuine                     Team Player

Humble               Determined        Honest                       Customer Focused

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick TimeHealth Plan: MedicalLife InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTraining and Personnel Development ProgramGrowth opportunities within the companyEmployee Referral Program Bonus