KCH Transportation · 8 hours ago
Drayage Operations Intern
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15/hr - $15/hrKCH Transportation is a logistics company focused on efficient freight movement. They are seeking a Drayage Operations Intern to support day-to-day operations in a fast-paced 3PL environment, ensuring shipment visibility and accurate documentation.
Freight ServiceLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation
Responsibilities
Maintain and update operational spreadsheets and trackers related to container movements, appointments, and delivery status
Update and manage shipments in the Transportation Management System (TMS) to ensure real-time accuracy
Prepare, send, and track Delivery Orders (D/O’s) and supporting documentation
Provide timely shipment updates to Account Managers via Chatter and internal communication tools
Monitor container milestones (availability, pickup, delivery, return) and proactively identify and escalate delays or issues
Assist with appointment scheduling, terminal coordination, and carrier communications
Support daily drayage operations tasks, including exception management and data cleanup
Communicate professionally with carriers, terminals, warehouses, and internal stakeholders
Assist with ad hoc projects and continuous process improvement initiatives related to drayage workflows
Qualification
Required
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment
Working knowledge of Excel and/or Google Sheets (updating trackers, filtering, basic formulas)
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities throughout the day
Comfort working within multiple systems (TMS and internal tools) and ability to learn new platforms quickly
Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support others as needed
Proactive, solution-focused approach to identifying and resolving operational issues
High School Diploma or GED required
Preferred
Associate's Degree (A.A.) from a two-year college preferred
Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered
Benefits
Flexible scheduling
Internship credit with your school
Company
KCH Transportation
KCH Transportation is a Third-party Logistics provider specializing in transportation, supply chain management, and warehousing.
Founded in 2004
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jason Whitten
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
BOSS Magazine
2023-12-26
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