About the role#
As a Distribution Center Intern, you will partner with management to complete special projects. You will help manage and streamline daily operations, including the receipt, stocking, order filling, and shipment of merchandise. This role involves supervising employees who operate automated equipment or rolling stock.
What you'll do#
- Lead start-up meetings to share daily volume targets and safety topics.
- Use standard operating procedures to solve problems and report issues to management.
- Identify areas for improvement using productivity plans.
- Track quality measurements and provide status reports to management.
- Maintain positive employee relations and daily records.
- Support safety programs to reduce workplace injuries.
- Provide weekly updates to management on project status and performance.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration.
- Strong analytical skills and self-motivation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Commitment to precision and detail.
- Experience or interest in conflict resolution and one-to-one communication.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
Location & details#
- Location: Jackson, Georgia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Working conditions: You must be able to move throughout the distribution center to monitor merchandise flow. The environment includes exposure to dust, noise, and varied lighting. The role may require heavy lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling.
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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