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Operations Internship, May 2027

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Joliet, IL
15-25 Hourly
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Joliet, IL
15-25 Hourly
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Assists with transportation and logistics operations under close supervision. The intern gains exposure to freight planning, asset utilization, safety management, DOT compliance, driver payroll, logistics analysis, driver supervision, profit-and-loss management, maintenance coordination, customer-specific duties, and driver retention initiatives. This is a part-time role requiring 20–25 hours weekly during the school semester.
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Job Title:

Operations Internship, May 2027

Department:

Supply Chain

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Illinois

City:

Joliet

Full/Part Time:

Part time

Job Summary:

Under close supervision, this position will assist with customers on providing transportation/logistics services.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Gain exposure and understanding of basic transportation management principles.

• Become involved and participate in daily operational tasks including planning of freight; asset utilization; safety management; Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance; driver payroll; Customer Value Delivery; logistics management/analysis; driver supervision; profit-and-loss management; maintenance coordination.

• Gain understanding of industry trends and company initiatives as it relates to driver retention.

• Perform pertinent account-specific duties as required by customer.

• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program OR graduate degree program in good standing at an accredited community college, college or university.

  • Must be able to work 20-25 hours a week during the school semester.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and shifting priorities and directives
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
  • Willingness to work flexible hours
  • Junior or Senior level preferred

The expected starting pay range for this position is between $15 - $24.50 a hour.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  This position may be eligible for 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.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be 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, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Certifications:

Job Opening ID:

00642057 Operations Internship, May 2027 (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.

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