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Weekend Operations Internship - Paid

Ally Logistics

Weekend Operations Internship - Paid

Grand Rapids, MI
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our Operations Team is looking for an energetic and competitive Operations Intern willing to go the extra mile with our customer service for carriers & sales team. Operations Specialists will collaborate with Carrier Sales and Customer Sales reps to bring cost-effective strategies and elevated service to our customers' shipping/receiving departments. ****** This position will be onsite, Thursday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.**

    The Ally Logistics team is committed to hustling each day, because #HUSTLE means something more here. Our mission as a company is To Move Freight , Better. This mission bleeds into everything we do, as we are continually on a quest for better - better service, better communication, better culture, better technology, better growth. Click here to learn more about what it's like to work at Ally Logistics.

    KEY ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS:

    • HUMBLE : Confidence is key, but so is humility. Our #HUSTLE values say it all.
    • ** HUNGRY : **A healthy sense of competition is a necessity here. We're seeking individuals who are striving for both professional and financial success, and who are seeking any and all opportunities for growth.
    • ** SMART : **We're looking for individuals who are resourceful and organized problem-solvers, diving headfirst into problems rather than straying away from them.

    PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

    • Strong Customer Service Skills
    • Obtaining shipment updates from contractors
    • High-volume phone and email outreach
    • Negotiating rates with contractors and customers
    • Providing updates and solutions to Carrier Sales, Regional Dispatch Managers, or Customer Sales
    • Problem-solving
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
    • Must be a self-starter

    COMPENSATION:

    This is a paid internship. Compensation will be based on qualifications and conversation.

    ADDITIONAL PERKS:

    • Comprehensive training program to set you up for success
    • Ongoing professional development opportunities
    • In-office gym complete with strength equipment, cardio machines, and pelotons
    • Fully stocked beverage cooler and espresso machine
    • Various team activities and events throughout the summer

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    A successful candidate must possess the following traits/skills:

    • Must be enrolled at a college or university
    • Alignment with Ally's #HUSTLE values
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Must be comfortable in a fast-paced and high-energy environment
    • Desire and willingness to learn

    ADDITIONAL INFO:

    • ****** This position will be onsite, Thursday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.**
    • A cover letter is highly recommended, even if it's brief. Tell us why you are a fit!
    • Signing a non-compete agreement is NOT a pre-requisite for employment. However, we do require all employees to sign our standard non-solicit and confidentiality agreement.

    ACCOLADES & INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS:

    • One of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies four years running
    • One of West Michigan's Best and Brightest Employers
    • Member of Women in Transportation