About the role#
This is a paid, full-time Human Resources internship for Summer 2027. You will work on-site in Mt Sterling, Illinois. The role involves training across various departments to understand company workflows and business needs. You will take ownership of assigned projects, participate in team-based intern projects, and present your findings at the end of the program.
What you'll do#
- Train and job-shadow to learn business processes.
- Lead and own assigned individual projects.
- Collaborate with other interns on team projects.
- Define problems, conduct research, and perform data analysis.
- Review, update, and track various reports.
- Apply lean thinking to identify and remove waste in your daily work.
- Attend intern training events and development sessions.
What you'll need#
- You are a full-time student in good standing at a local, accredited college or university.
- You are pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- You maintain a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
- You can manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- You have the ability to travel as needed for the role.
Location & details#
- Location: Mt Sterling, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Commitment: Minimum of 350 hours during the internship.
- Sponsorship: We do not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
About Dot Foods
Dot Foods is a food industry consolidator founded in 1960. It operates as a private, family-owned business based in Mt. Sterling, Illinois. The company manages a supply chain network that reaches all 50 states and more than 50 countries. It maintains 13 distribution centers across the United States and additional locations in Canada. The firm employs over 4,000 people.
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