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Woodridge, Illinois, United States
Hybrid
As a Transportation Operations Intern at Roadtex, you will work closely with our transportation team to assist in the daily operations of the transportation business. This internship provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in logistics, inventory management, and warehouse processes. You will contribute to process design and documentation, transportation reporting, maintaining a smooth workflow and ensuring that our products are stored and distributed efficiently.
What We're Looking for
Passion for Logistics: A keen interest and willingness to learn and try new things
Possess a can-do attitude and believes anything is possible with the right focus
Be organized, professional, and coachable with strong problem solving, communication, time management, and project management skills
Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and support the team in various ways
What You'll Gain
Hands-On Experience: Work on impactful opportunities related to our clients and company
Career Development: Enhance your skills and build a strong work ethic
Network Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and attend company events
High level approach to operations management. Including understanding of key process indicators and how to effectively identify process breakdowns and communicate resolutions
Practical experience in warehouse operations and inventory management
Understanding of logistics and supply chain processes
Hands-on training with warehouse management systems
Responsibilities & Job Duties
Inventory Management: Assist in tracking inventory levels, conducting stock counts, and updating records in the warehouse management system.
Receiving and Shipping: Help with receiving incoming shipments, verifying quantities, and inspecting the quality of goods. Assist in preparing and packing orders for shipment.
Process Design and Documentation: Work with transportation leadership to outline and design a process. Then document in a Standard Operating Procedure and implement with through various level of the operation.
Quality Control: Assist in checking products for defects or discrepancies and ensuring that all products meet quality standards.
Warehouse Organization: Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment. Assist in optimizing storage layouts for efficient operations.
Data Entry: Update inventory records, order details, and shipment information in the system.
Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures within the warehouse.
What's in it for You?
10-week paid internship working alongside various teams at Roadtex.!
Join a vibrant team with casual dress in a collaborative, can-do environment
Enjoy a hybrid working model
Learning resources outside your day-to-day roles
Exposure to real-business experiences
Potential for full-time employment
Requirements
Must be able to start May 24th, 2027 and complete the entire 10 week program
Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field
Able to work in our Woodridge facility 5 days a week and travel to the Echo Chicago headquarters as needed
Benefits
For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at https://www.echo.com/company/careers.
