Fall 2026
Distribution Customer Service Intern
Posted on 8/27/2026
Expeditors
10,001+ employees
Global logistics and freight forwarding services
Compensation Overview
$20/hr
No H1B Sponsorship
Carson, CA, USA
In Person
Bachelor's, Associate's
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- A high school degree or equivalent is required.
- The successful candidate must pass a background check.
- The candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- The candidate must not require future sponsorship for an employment visa.
- The candidate must be fluent in English, both written and verbal.
- The candidate must be able to work overtime in support of the department’s needs.
- The candidate must be able to commute to Carson, California.
- The candidate must be comfortable with numbers and basic mathematical skills.
- The candidate must be comfortable working in a professional business environment.
- Assist with order processing, inventory management, receiving, shipping, and data entry to support daily distribution operations.
- Generate and maintain operational documents, reports, and records while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
- Support coordination with customers, service providers, and internal teams to facilitate timely order fulfillment and issue resolution.
- Monitor shipments and inventory activity, provide status updates, and help ensure accurate customer and vendor billing.
- Follow company policies, operational procedures, and customer requirements while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Currently working toward an Associate or bachelor’s degree.
- Good computer skills, including Word, Excel, and familiarity with PowerPoint.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize throughout the workday while remaining focused and organized.
- Demonstrated ability to be proactive in thought and action.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Analytical ability with strong attention to detail.
- Effective interpersonal skills, including the proven ability to listen, comprehend, and communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
- Willingness to assist with last-minute projects or help team members.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- A demonstrated strong work ethic and reliability.
Expeditors provides global logistics and freight forwarding services, offering customized supply chain solutions for international trade. It uses a unified technology platform across a global network of 340+ locations to manage transportation, customs and compliance, and warehousing and distribution. By tailoring end-to-end logistics workflows, Expeditors helps clients move goods efficiently across borders and industries such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, oil and energy, and retail. The company stands apart from competitors through its highly customized, integrated solutions and seamless information systems that coordinate all parts of the supply chain. Its goal is to optimize each client's international logistics process, reducing complexity and improving visibility and reliability in global trade.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Founded
1979
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 4, 2026 Q2 revenue hit $3.5 billion, and EPS rose 51%.
- Customs, Transcon, distribution, and order management each posted double-digit growth again.
- AI infrastructure shipments and tariff complexity lifted airfreight and customs demand in 2026.
What critics are saying
- June 2026 tech layoffs cut 230 workers, ending Expeditors' no-layoff culture.
- Ocean freight weakness persists, and oversupply can erase airfreight and customs momentum.
- If AI logistics platforms commoditize brokerage, Expeditors loses pricing power by 2027.
What makes Expeditors unique
- Expeditors' customs brokerage expertise and licensed-broker judgment beat off-the-shelf automation.
- Its single enterprise platform links 340-plus locations across air, ocean, customs, and distribution.
- Management pairs technology with compliance work, protecting margins in complex tariff environments.
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Portfolio Design Labs LLC acquired a new position in shares of Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPD – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 7,296 shares of the transportation company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,189,000. Several other hedge […]
Expeditors International reported second-quarter revenue of $3.50 billion, up 32.1% year on year and beating analyst estimates of $2.95 billion by 18.6%. The logistics and freight forwarding company also posted GAAP earnings of $2.03 per share, exceeding consensus estimates of $1.69 by 19.9%. Operating margin held steady at 10% compared to the same quarter last year. However, free cash flow margin declined to 4.8% from 6.2% in the year-ago period. The company's board declared a semi-annual dividend of $0.81 per share, payable on 15 June to shareholders of record as of 1 June. Expeditors has returned nearly $2 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases since 2024. Analysts project revenue growth of 1.1% over the next 12 months.
Expeditors International of Washington shares have climbed 13.3% over the past month, reaching a new 52-week high of $183.52. The stock has gained 22.7% year-to-date, outpacing its sector and industry. The company has beaten earnings estimates in each of the last four quarters. In its most recent report on 5 May 2026, Expeditors posted earnings per share of $1.71 versus a consensus estimate of $1.33, whilst beating revenue estimates by 8.02%. For the current fiscal year, the company is expected to post earnings of $6.71 per share on revenues of $11.67 billion. Next year's forecasts call for $6.85 per share on $12.09 billion in revenues. Expeditors currently holds a Zacks Rank of number 2 (Buy), with favourable earnings estimate revisions from covering analysts.
Expeditors International, a Washington-based freight forwarder, is cutting 230 employees by the end of the year, marking a departure from its longstanding no-layoff policy. The reductions affect the company's US global technology department across five offices in Washington state. According to a WARN notice filed Monday, the Seattle office will lose 68 employees, Federal Way 66, and Lynnwood 59. Separations began 8 August and will be finalised by 31 December. The cuts represent 15.4% of Expeditors' information systems branch, which employed 1,498 workers as of 31 March, and 1.1% of the company's total 20,361 staff. Affected positions include software developers, quality assurance engineers, project managers and business analysts. The company recently updated its corporate history page to describe its "short-term no layoff policy" rather than simply "no layoff policy".
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