What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern position at Allen Lund Company, Inc.?
Our Story
With $1,000 in his pocket, Allen Lund made the brave decision to start his own transportation brokerage company. It was 1976, when Allen Lund Company formally opened the first office in Los Angeles. Now, we have 41 offices and continue to grow!
We are always looking for exceptional people to join our fast paced, challenging, team-oriented work environment. Our culture fosters personal growth and commitment both in and out of the office. Our diverse workforce is key in delivering outstanding customer service and our commitment to our industry are main components of our unmatched reputation. We hold true the value of hiring, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry. Our management provides an open and innovative environment that promotes professional and personal growth. This is why one half of our employees have been with ALC for over 10 years!
Why we’re Awesome!!
Inclusive company culture
Training and Development
Competitive Compensation
Unparalleled Benefits & Wellness (we mean really good)!
401k with a generous match
Career Growth Opportunities
Transfer Opportunities
Share in Company ownership
Employee Recognition program
We are looking for Interns to join our team! Interns will assist the Broker Assistants and learn about the transportation industry and the role a transportation broker plays in that. You will be exposed to the daily operations of a brokerage office and will be actively involved in entry-level activities that support the office. As you grow in experience with the team, your opportunities will increase.
You will
Build loads
Set up carriers
Update/check calls
Schedule pickup and delivery appointments
Update customers systems
Update customers with critical information
Ensure proper documentation is sent to Carrier Resources
Contact insurance companies for proper certificates of insurance
Update active load information into the system for the shipper and carrier tracking
Call carriers to inquire about lanes, equipment types, and quantities. Update shipper file accordingly
Update insurance information
Call references
Answer phones and distribute calls to the appropriate broker
Support accounting function as needed
General office duties
Uphold the company standard following the company principles of Customer, Company, Office
You should be/have
Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player who excels in a fast-paced environment
Excellent and effective communication skills
Strong customer service orientation and excellent work ethic
Excellent time-management skills with the ability to multitask
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Join us in making a difference! Allen Lund Company is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity.
