Brokerage Intern

Our summer internship program is an excellent opportunity to tie what you have learned in the classroom into real-world experience.  The program consists of an 11-week immersion into Werner Enterprises and is comprised of opportunities in several areas of our organization, including:

• Information Technology
• Customer Service
• Finance
• Sales
• Marketing
• Driver Services
• Supply Chain Operations

To enhance your overall understanding of our company, we provide opportunities to network with peers and leaders, and help you gain an understanding of the career paths available at Werner Enterprises.

Internship Overview:

• Paid internship that includes dedicated job training and learning opportunities
• Located at our Corporate Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska (some remote and off-site opportunities may be available)
• Collaborative, inclusive work environment
• Real-world experience
• Paid housing/housing assistance may be available

Internship Development Activities:

• Lessons with Leaders Sessions
• Mentor Program
• Intern Activities
• Community Support Events
• Networking
• Summer Project Proposal and PresentationThe job functions listed below represent the essential job duties and responsibilities of the above-listed
  position.
  • Learn the computer systems used to manage customers shipments - SMART and AS400.
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of each Operating Division within Logistics .
  • Attend account on-boarding meetings and understand the Implementation process for all new accounts.
  • Facilitate and/or do the work as assigned to this position by supervisors while working in each
  operating division.
  • Update the Director of Implementation and his designates on tasks performed during the weekly Intern
  group meeting.
  • Develop a good working knowledge of the design of the operating system and how it is used to
  manage shipments.
  • Complete a group project with the other summer interns as specified by the Director of Implementation.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
  • Timely and regular attendance according to the scheduled shift as determined by supervisory personnel.
  
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
  essential functions.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to understand account management.
  • Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Strong research and analytical skills.
  • Skill in planning and time management.
  
  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Currently attending an accredited college or university at a Junior level in attempts to receive a
  Bachelor's degree in Business Aministration with an emphasis in Logistics/Transportation,
  Management, or Marketing.
  • Previous customer service experience preferred.
  
  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  Seeing and hearing: Read documents, computer screen answer phones, 75-100 %
  communicate in person.
  Standing and walking. 50-74 %
  Climbing, stooping, squatting and kneeling. 25-49 %
  Dexterity: utilizing phone, typing, and writing. 75-100 %
  Lift in excess of 20 pounds. 25-49 %

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.

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