Job Description
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older
Undergraduate or graduate students currently pursuing an associate, bachelor's, or master’s degree from a 2 or 4-year college or university preferably with an International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or similar Freight Forwarding major/minor
A Team-player— You enjoy working with co-workers, partners, vendors, and customers
A Communicator— your verbal and written skills are on point
Diligent— Nothing happens by itself
Eager—You want to grow and develop alongside the company
Hands-on experience in the freight-forwarding, customs, logistics, and supply chain fields
Benefits
The opportunity to be considered for full-time employment with Janel Group post-internship
Mentorship and support from professionals with several years of experience directly in the field
Internship certificate of completion
The opportunity for a letter of recommendation from management
Great culture and fun working environment!
Pay: $16/hr
Responsibilities
Work alongside experienced industry professionals to learn the day-to-day functions of freight forwarding logistics
Provide administrative and operational support to the Branch Manager and other departments including data entry, ISF filings (customs compliance), open and closing files, etc
Contribute to the development of a best-in-class Customs Brokerage service product
Collaborate with the team to deliver outstanding customer service while leveraging opportunities to grow our business
Learn how to drive results through identify, prioritizing, and resolving service challenges in a fast-paced environment
Gain continuous knowledge of supply-chain based software systems including CargoWise
Apply your curriculum knowledge and experiences across multiple areas of the transportation and logistics industry to make a real impact in our organization
You roll up your sleeves and go the extra mile for our customers
Working at Janel Group provides all team members with the opportunity to play a key role in building something great with talented, supportive colleagues in a friendly environment
Job description
Janel Group is seeking a freight-forwarding logistics intern to join our team! The logistics industry is ever-growing, and we want you to be a part of the Janel difference. We’re a growing organization with global reach that is built around the importance of a local, personal touch. This paid internship will immerse you in the fun and exciting logistics and customs industries with the potential to join us full-time post internship! If you’re a high-energy, focused student looking to build your customs brokerage and/or freight-forwarding experience with a fast-paced industry leader, we'd love to talk!
This internship is based in our Miami, FL Office and will last 3-6 months.
What You Will Do:
• Work alongside experienced industry professionals to learn the day-to-day functions of freight forwarding logistics
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Branch Manager and other departments including data entry, ISF filings (customs compliance), open and closing files, etc.
• Contribute to the development of a best-in-class Customs Brokerage service product
• Collaborate with the team to deliver outstanding customer service while leveraging opportunities to grow our business
• Learn how to drive results through identify, prioritizing, and resolving service challenges in a fast-paced environment
• Gain continuous knowledge of supply-chain based software systems including CargoWise
• Apply your curriculum knowledge and experiences across multiple areas of the transportation and logistics industry to make a real impact in our organization
Key Requirements:
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Undergraduate or graduate students currently pursuing an associate, bachelor's, or master’s degree from a 2 or 4-year college or university preferably with an International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or similar Freight Forwarding major/minor
Don’t quite meet all of the qualifications? Apply anyway!
About You
You’re the perfect candidate if you’re:
• A Team-player— You enjoy working with co-workers, partners, vendors, and customers
• A Communicator— your verbal and written skills are on point
• Diligent— Nothing happens by itself. Your effort makes all the difference
• Eager—You want to grow and develop alongside the company
• Customer Obsessed— "Customer-focused" doesn't quite say it. You roll up your sleeves and go the extra mile for our customers.
Janel Group provides the following:
Working at Janel Group provides all team members with the opportunity to play a key role in building something great with talented, supportive colleagues in a friendly environment. Think of this as a mentorship rather than just an internship!
What you get from an internship with Janel Group:
• The opportunity to be considered for full-time employment with Janel Group post-internship
• Hands-on experience in the freight-forwarding, customs, logistics, and supply chain fields
• Mentorship and support from professionals with several years of experience directly in the field
• Internship certificate of completion
• The opportunity for a letter of recommendation from management
• Great culture and fun working environment!
About Us
At Janel Group, we believe that the global logistics economy starts here! For over 45 years, we’ve delivered the best customer experience in the marketplace. We are building something enduring and much bigger than ourselves which is why we created an environment that encourages your quarterly growth and development. Janel knows our culture is our business and culture starts with our values: Teamwork, Hustle, Transparency, Humility, Positivity, and Long-view.
To learn more about Janel Group, visit us at https://www.janelgroup.com/
Next Steps
If you’re highly motivated, seeking a challenging and rewarding internship position, and want to be part of what we’re building at Janel Group, apply today with your resume! Bonus points for a great cover letter – or any cover letter at all!
Janel Group is an equal opportunity employer and E-Verify employer
Job Type: Paid Internship, FT or PT
Pay: $16/hr.
