About the role#
As a DC HR Summer Intern, you will partner with management on special projects and help streamline day-to-day operations at the Marion distribution center. You will gain hands-on experience in the flow of merchandise, from receipt and stocking to order filling and shipment. This role involves working directly with teams to maintain positive employee relations and support safety initiatives.
What you'll do#
- Support the receipt, stocking, order filling, and shipment of merchandise.
- Conduct start-up meetings to share daily volume targets and safety topics.
- Use Standard Operating Procedures to solve problems and communicate issues to management.
- Identify improvement areas using Productivity Improvement Plan processes.
- Review quality measurements and provide weekly status reports on projects and performance.
- Maintain employee records and foster positive relations.
- Supervise employees who operate rolling stock or automated equipment.
- Support safety programs to help reduce or eliminate injuries.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical skills and self-motivation.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Commitment to precision and detail.
- Skills to assist with conflict resolution and one-to-one communication.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to work in a team environment.
- Ability to move throughout the distribution center, which may include heavy lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling.
Location & details#
- Location: Marion, Indiana.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full time, paid internship.
- Working conditions include exposure to dust, varied lighting, and noise.
About Dollar General
Dollar General operates a retail chain with approximately 20,000 stores across the United States. Founded in 1939, the company is based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. It sells a mix of private label goods and national brands. The organization employs over 100,000 people.
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