About the role#
Dot Foods is looking for an IT Intern to join the B2B Integrations team in Mt Sterling, Illinois. This is a full-time, paid internship that offers exposure to application development and IT operations. You will work on-site and participate in various business and personal development training events throughout your tenure.
What you'll do#
- Job-shadow within the IT department to help deliver solutions and improve functionality.
- Lead and own assigned projects within application development.
- Participate in a team project alongside other interns.
- Review, update, and track various reports.
- Apply lean thinking to identify and eliminate waste in your daily tasks.
- Problem-solve by researching, collecting data, and analyzing processes.
- Participate in activities related to Agile software development.
- Present your project information, findings, and recommendations at the end of the internship.
What you'll need#
- Full-time student status pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Computer Science or a related field.
- A minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Creative and innovative thinking.
Location & details#
- Location: Mt Sterling, Illinois.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Minimum of 350 hours during the internship.
- Travel: Potential for minimal overnight travel; must be able to travel by all modes of transportation.
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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