Intern - Logistics

 

 

 

Job ID:  516731

 

Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc., a CRH Company, is the foremost supplier of crushed stone, sand, gravel, scrubber stone, rip-rap and ag-lime in the Ohio River Valley. Complete with seven quarries, twenty retail locations and four sand and gravel plants, Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. has supplied aggregate to area construction projects, large and small, since 1935. Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. is the Tri-State’s established leader in delivering superior quality products that provide exceptional value to those we serve. In addition, by being a part of the CRH Americas family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH Americas. CRH Americas is the number one asphalt producer, the third-largest aggregates producer, and one of the top 5 ready mixed concrete producers in the United States. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

 

SUMMARY

 

We are seeking a summer intern. The desired area of interest is Transportation Coordinator.  The intern season will begin May/early June 2024 and may run through August 2024. Our paid internship program will provides a wealth and rewarding learning experience.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but other duties may be assigned

• Works with office personnel to assist with any needs in getting haulers set up and maintained.
• Liaison with Dispatch, Construction, Operations, Scales and Hired Hauler regarding safety and performance
• Field Performance coordination on customer and construction jobs as needed.
• Works to maintain hauler relationships and increase trucking/barging assets from current vendors
• Work with the Director of Transportation with over the road and river operations
• Work with Dispatch Manager to help maintain Plant/Zone rates
• Provide specialized rates as requested by sales or management
• Assist the Dispatch Manager in procuring hauler assets to meet day to day needs and determined by customer orders.
• Field safety evaluations 
• Understand and comply with Mulzer Crushed Stone, policies and processes.
• Maintains professional demeanor in dealing with critical/confidential information; restricts discussion/knowledge of activity to a “need to know” basis.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  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.

 

Ability to communicate with vendors, service providers and all levels of employees.

Must be self-motivated, flexible and eager to learn.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Enrolled in a four year degree program in a related field with one or more years of college completed.  Must have computer skills either through experience or classes.

 

 LANGUAGE  SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. 

 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.