Entry Level Specialist

Job Description

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

Are you a previous or upcoming college graduate who's looking to find a career rather than a job? Are you excited to work hard and learn in a challenging and rewarding environment? Expeditors might be the place for you!

These positions serve as entry points to get you right into the heart of international trade and we will be accepting applications for various entry-level openings on an ongoing basis. Come see what it takes to keep freight moving throughout the globe and gain the foundational knowledge you need to fuel your growth within the industry.

Qualifications

We are seeking individuals meeting the following qualifications demonstrated through your school, work, and life experiences:

• Graduating (or graduated) with a college degree
  • All degrees are welcome!
• Strong business acumen and work ethic
• Proven leadership attitude and background
• Effective interpersonal skills - proven ability to listen, comprehend, and communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Competitive and comfortable working alone but also focused on the betterment of the organization and a good team player

Some of the attributes of previous successful candidates are:

Energetic            Enthusiastic       Self-motivated           Confident

Respectful          Passionate         Interpersonal Skills    Innovative

Mature                Optimistic           Persistent                  Assertive

Tenacious           Inquisitive          Genuine                     Team Player

Humble               Determined        Honest                       Customer Focused

Expeditors offers excellent benefits for our full-time employees:

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days) 
• Holidays 
• Flexible Days 
• Work from Home Days 
• Commuter Benefit
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We do not require the inclusion of the dates you attended or graduated from any educational institution in the application, and you may remove or redact any such dates as well as any references to your date of birth or age from your resume and any other files you submit with your application if you so choose. Uploading a photograph with your application is neither suggested nor required.