About the role#
As a DC Intern, you will partner with management on special projects within our distribution center. You will help manage and streamline day-to-day operations, including the receipt, stocking, order filling, and shipment of merchandise. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a retail distribution environment.
What you'll do#
- Lead start-up meetings to share daily volume and safety topics.
- Use Standard Operating Procedures to resolve operational problems and report issues to management.
- Identify improvement areas using Productivity Improvement Plan processes.
- Review quality measurements and provide status reports to your manager.
- Maintain positive employee relations and keep daily employee records.
- Support safety programs to help reduce or eliminate workplace injuries.
- Supervise employees who operate rolling stock or automated equipment.
- Provide weekly updates to management regarding project status and performance.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate or graduate student majoring 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 detail and precision.
- Skills in conflict resolution and one-to-one communication.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines.
- Willingness to work in a team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Janesville, Wisconsin.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, rolling term.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to move throughout the distribution center to monitor merchandise flow. The role may require heavy lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling. You may be exposed 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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