Job Description

The Operations Intern will support the Service Center Operations department and will gain exposure to equipment management, transportation coordination and operations planning.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, assist in the planning, supervision, and control of available resources associated with the timely, damage-free, and safe loading/unloading of freight on assigned shifts.
• Gain understanding of load planning safety and maintenance.
• Assist in job task assignment according to unloading and loading schedules.
• Gain exposure to work assignment coordination, and performance monitoring.
• Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and visiting customers.
• Support our values driven culture focused on creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, excellence, and wellness.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• Must be pursuing a college degree, required
• Supply Chain and Business majors, preferred
• Minimum 2.5 GPA, preferred

Experience:

• No prior experience necessary

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer skills, required
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required

Additional Requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment Upon Hire, required

Competencies:

• Active Learning
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Initiative
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Managing Multiple Priorities
• Problem Solving

Other Details

Work Hours:

• This is a part time position that will average fewer than 30 hours per week. Work hours will be scheduled to support a 24/7 operation.

Compensation:

• This is a hourly position paid weekly.

About Us

ABF Freight, an ArcBest company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.

Job Description

The Operations Intern will support the Service Center Operations department and will gain exposure to equipment management, transportation coordination and operations planning.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, assist in the planning, supervision, and control of available resources associated with the timely, damage-free, and safe loading/unloading of freight on assigned shifts.
• Gain understanding of load planning safety and maintenance.
• Assist in job task assignment according to unloading and loading schedules.
• Gain exposure to work assignment coordination, and performance monitoring.
• Provide a clean, safe working environment for all personnel and visiting customers.
• Support our values driven culture focused on creativity, integrity, collaboration, growth, excellence, and wellness.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• Must be pursuing a college degree, required
• Supply Chain and Business majors, preferred
• Minimum 2.5 GPA, preferred

Experience:

• No prior experience necessary

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer skills, required
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required

Additional Requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment Upon Hire, required

Competencies:

• Active Learning
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Initiative
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Managing Multiple Priorities
• Problem Solving

Other Details

Work Hours:

• This is a part time position that will average fewer than 30 hours per week. Work hours will be scheduled to support a 24/7 operation.

Compensation:

• This is a hourly position paid weekly.

About Us

ABF Freight, an ArcBest company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.

Job Description

Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading of trailers utilizing the same techniques, technology and procedures as a dock worker. Actual duties and schedule may vary depending on terminal location.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload cargo.
• Perform various tasks ranging from check-in, tractor/trailer inspection, tractor set up, and the pickup and delivery of cargo.
• Exercise independent judgment regarding the building and tearing down of the trailer to utilize time, resources, energy, and physical demands effectively and efficiently, while complying with all weight distribution laws.
• Other duties, as assigned.
• Operate a forklift as needed.
• Complete routine paperwork effectively, and properly log loading sheets.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• 1 year of verifiable tractor/trailer experience (Candidates with less than 1 year experience may be eligible for training).
• Class-A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker and hazardous materials endorsements and no automatic restriction
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Good stable work record.
• Safe driving record (from MVR and previous employment).
• Be able to pass DOT pre-employment drug screen and meet DOT medical requirements.
• Shift days and hours required for this position vary by location and may include days, nights, and/or weekends. Being able to work the required hours at this location will be considered a minimum requirement.

Benefits

• Make more money! Wages are Teamster Union Scale which are greater than most other carriers! Hourly employees also receive overtime pay after 8 hours/day.
• All Union Employees receive health and welfare benefits with no employee paid premiums.
• Each employee receives 7 days of sick leave each January 1st. With the amount of personal days, sick leave, and paid holidays, an employee may qualify for up to 3 weeks of paid days off without using vacation.
• Life insurance is provided through the multi-employer sponsored health and welfare fund.
• Employees are given the opportunity to contribute to the Teamsters National 401(k).
• ABF Freight employees are covered by a pension plan at no expense to the employee.
• ABF Union employees participate in a profit sharing program.

Other Details

• Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location.
• This is a hourly position paid weekly.

About Us

ABF Freight, an ArcBest company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.

Job Description

This position involves attending an ABF Freight-approved driver training school. Program graduates will perform the duties of a checker/driver combined dock/P&D employee.

Requirements

Additional Requirements:

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Ability to obtain CDL-A with doubles/triples, tanker and hazardous materials endorsement.
• Safe driving record (from MVR and previous employment).
• Be able to pass DOT pre-employment drug screen and meet DOT medical requirements.

Other Details

Work Hours:

• Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location.

Compensation:

• This is a hourly position paid weekly.

About Us

ABF Freight, an ArcBest company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.