About the role#
As a Distribution Center Intern, you will partner with management on special projects and help streamline day-to-day operations. You will support the flow of merchandise, including the receipt, stocking, order filling, and shipment processes. This role may involve supervising employees who operate rolling stock or automated equipment.
What you'll do#
- Conduct start-up meetings to share daily volume goals and weekly safety topics.
- Use Standard Operating Procedures to solve problems and communicate issues to department management.
- Identify areas for improvement using Productivity Improvement Plan processes.
- Review quality measurements and report status updates to management.
- Maintain positive employee relations and update employee records daily.
- Support safety programs to help reduce or eliminate workplace injuries.
- Provide weekly reports to management regarding project status and performance.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management.
- 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 detail and precision.
- Skills to assist with conflict resolution and one-to-one communication.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and ensure timely completion.
- Willingness to work in a team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: San Antonio, Texas.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- This position is on-site at a distribution center.
- You must be able to move throughout the facility to monitor merchandise flow.
- Work environment includes exposure to dust, varied lighting, and noise.
- Physical requirements may include 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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