Distribution Center Standardization Intern

What You’ll Learn:

The Branch Standardization Intern will play an integral role in supporting operational improvements across distribution center and yard operations. Interns will gain hands-on exposure to branch workflows by observing daily operations, documenting best practices, and helping develop simple, scalable standards that improve efficiency and consistency across locations. This internship provides practical experience in operations, process improvement, and supply chain management while offering the opportunity to work closely with field teams and supply chain leadership.

Internship Overview:

• 10–12-week program beginning Summer 2026
• Full-time, 40 hours per week; Monday–Friday schedule
• Competitive hourly pay

Where You’ll Work:

This position will include onsite work within branch and distribution center environments, collaborating with field operations teams and supply chain leadership.

What You’ll Do:

• As a Branch Standardization Intern, you will observe daily distribution center and yard operations to understand current workflows and operational processes. You will document best practices and help develop simple, easy-to-follow workflows that improve efficiency and consistency across branches.
• You will help build practical tools such as checklists, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and layout guides that support operational execution in areas such as inventory management, shipping, receiving, and yard organization.
• You will also support early standardization initiatives by helping organize storage, labeling, and staging practices. Working closely with field teams, you will test improvement ideas, gather feedback, and help refine processes based on real-world input.
• At the end of the internship, you will compile insights, process documentation, and recommendations and present your findings to Supply Chain leadership.

What We Look For:

• Strong observational and problem-solving skills
• Interest in operations, supply chain, or process improvement
• Ability to organize information and document processes clearly
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Detail-oriented with a practical, hands-on mindset
• Curious and proactive with a willingness to learn from field teams

Intern Program Requirements:

• Ability to provide an unofficial transcript
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Distribution, Business, or a related field
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Comfortable working in warehouse, yard, or distribution center environments
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)