Expeditors Internship
Company: Expeditors
Role summary
Expeditors Internship is an internship role at Expeditors in Federal Way, Washington, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-24. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Expeditors Internship
- Company
- Expeditors
- Location
- Federal Way, Washington, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- internship
- Category
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-24
You’ll get a fantastic introduction to the logistics industry with this internship, which offers a great path for growth regardless of your educational background. It’s a hands-on opportunity to learn how global supply chains really work while building a professional network at a stable, well-regarded company.
Job description
Company Description
We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!
Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.
Our Mission
We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!
Job Description
Summary Description:
Responsible for managing shipments, ensuring a smooth, timely, and accurate processing while maintaining strong communication with internal and external stakeholders. Responsible for workboard management, documentation, invoicing, and process compliance, while supporting team collaboration, continuous improvement, and KPI performance through proactive problem solving and a positive, team-oriented approach.
Key Responsibilities:
Process shipment settlements and communicate with origin and internal teams to provide timely updates and resolve operational or financial issues
Maintain a smooth and efficient freight process flow, ensuring all shipments move in a timely manner
Provide timely updates on shipment status, delays, or exceptions
Respond promptly to internal and external communication, using a polite and professional approach
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Participate in customer and internal calls as needed to gather and understand key information
Create and maintain OneNote documentation for assigned responsibilities, ensuring all information is up to date and readily available to support training and knowledge sharing
Develop and maintain SOPs for new accounts, updating processes and information to reflect any changes
Ensure timely and accurate invoicing
Complete all required training hours and attend additional training sessions as needed
Demonstrate a willingness to learn new processes and take on additional responsibilities
Be a team player and support the team whenever needed, demonstrating a positive attitude, and fostering a respectful and collaborative work environment
Communicate professionally and respectfully about colleagues and other departments at all times
Take ownership of issues by analyzing and working toward solutions and appropriately escalating to leadership when needed
Show flexibility by supporting team projects and sharing relevant information with colleagues
Meet KPI standard, as per the company’s procedures
Qualifications
Global logistics industry knowledge
Good computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint)
Fluent in English
Pro-active, strong organizational skills
Maintain a can-do attitude, demonstrate positive energy, and actively support the team
Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
Additional Information
We are seeking interns in both our Ocean Services and Transcon Departments.
Expected Salary: $21/hour
Minimum internship duration: 6 months
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Training and Personnel Development Program
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.
*This is an in-office internship available to local candidates in the Seattle area. Full-time employment will be considered after successful completion of this internship.
Compensation: up to USD 21 - hourly