About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to work alongside management on special projects within our distribution operations. You will help streamline day-to-day tasks, including the receipt, stocking, order filling, and shipment of merchandise. This role involves supervising employees who operate rolling stock or automated equipment while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
What you'll do#
- Lead start-up meetings to discuss daily volume and safety topics.
- Use Standard Operating Procedures to solve problems and report issues to management.
- Identify areas for improvement using Productivity Improvement Plan processes.
- Monitor quality measurements and provide weekly status reports on project performance.
- Maintain positive employee relations and keep daily employee records.
- Support safety programs to prevent workplace injuries.
- Move throughout the distribution center to monitor merchandise flow.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a major in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration.
- Strong analytical skills and self-motivation.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and ensure accurate completion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Clear oral and written communication skills.
- Experience or interest in employee relations, including conflict resolution and one-to-one communication.
- Willingness to work in a team environment and communicate with all levels of the organization.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to precision.
Location & details#
- Location: Walton, Kentucky.
- Modality: On-site.
- Physical requirements: You must be able to move throughout the facility. The role involves exposure to dust, varied lighting, and noise. You may need to perform heavy lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling to assist employees.
- Employment type: Part-time, paid internship.
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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