About the role#
This is a 12-week full-time internship focused on the fundamentals of warehouse and distribution management. You will work in automated warehouse environments to learn how facility operations function. The role requires on-site work and occasional travel to other area facilities.
What you'll do#
- Learn dock and front office processes, labor and transportation planning, appointment scheduling, and inventory control.
- Support process engineering and continuous improvement projects, including labor standards.
- Assist shift leadership in coordinating warehouse activities to meet service and cost objectives.
- Collaborate with teams to resolve operational issues and participate in safety training.
- Participate in orientations, formal trainings, and meetings with staff from various functions.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program for Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in academic or professional settings, such as project management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to analyze problems and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with advanced Excel functions like pivot tables and VLOOKUP is preferred.
- Familiarity with SQL and data collection tools is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Chesapeake, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time paid internship.
- Physical requirements include the ability to work in temperatures at or below freezing and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
About Americold Logistics, LLC.
Americold Logistics operates a network of temperature-controlled warehouses and transportation services. Founded in 1903, the company manages facilities that store and move refrigerated products for the global food supply chain. It maintains over 230 locations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and employs over 10,000 people.
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