Warehouse Operations Management Internship

The Warehouse Operations Management Internship Program is designed to orient the intern to the various positions at our sales center locations with an emphasis on operations and warehousing. Interns follow a progressive 12 week plan mentored by the Sales Center Manager and Operations Manager. We offer paid internships all year around and can accommodate your busy schedule.

*This position is located throughout the United States and Canada.*

What You Will Do:

• Receive hands-on training and perform duties in every area of the distribution center including Operations, Management, and Purchasing.
• Observe experienced employees to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards of performance for a successful sales center.
• Shadow contractors/builders, service/maintenance, and retail store customers to learn aspects of the swimming pool, irrigation and landscaping businesses.
• Learn inventory procedures with the use of a Radio Frequency gun.
• Assist in receiving and storing products.
• Assist in pulling orders from the warehouse and transfers items between sales center locations.
• Perform cycle counts in the warehouse and compare numbers to inventory software to ensure accuracy.
• Look up parts and products in POOLCORP and manufacturer’s catalogs and learn how to order products from manufacturers.
• Learn Prelude inventory system/ADS shortcuts and screens.
• Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable duties. Prepares and mails daily invoices and files pertinent paperwork in the correct files.
• Review the P&L with the sales center manager.
• Learn to identify and acknowledge customers’ needs. Follow up with customers on the status of their orders.
• Learn what is required to provide excellent customer service to assist in serving customers at the sales counter.
• Become familiar with the B2B website our customers use to order their products.
• Complete online training to learn about POOLCORP, the pool industry, pool products, landscaping/irrigation and customer service fundamentals.
• Attend conference calls with Recruiters, MIT Program Manager and other Interns.
• Complete operations project(s) by the end of the internship.
• Other job duties and special operations projects as assigned.

What We Are Looking For:

• Junior or Senior standing in a business related curriculum with a solid academic performance record. Preferred curriculums include: Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain Management, Operations and Logistics, and Business Administration.
• Involvement in distribution or supply chain internships, organizations/clubs, volunteer work/community service, athletics or military leadership.
• Ability to relocate to designated training branch and provide own transportation daily (housing assistance provided if relocated).
• Desire and ability to work in a distribution setting and learn all aspects of managing a distribution center.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and possess a customer service driven attitude along with a competitive spirit.
• Ability to speak effectively to customers, employees and all levels of management.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Internet Software and the ability to learn Prelude inventory system.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to maneuver heavy machinery, such as pallet jacks, forklifts, etc. and lift products up to 75 pounds.
• Forklift and RF gun experience helpful.

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! 

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. This position is considered “safety-sensitive” and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others. 

POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled. 

At POOLCORP, we are committed to our employees’ success. Our comprehensive benefits program offers the flexibility of benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families. Some of these benefits include medical, dental and vision care, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, and employee assistance and education reimbursement programs. These benefits can help build a foundation for the future while helping employees live a healthy lifestyle. 

The compensation range for this position in NV, NY, WA, CA, CO, NJ, RI, HI and CT is between $15 and $20 per hour based on a full-time schedule. The actual pay may vary depending on your skills, qualifications and experience. Additionally, this position may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commissions plans as well as relocation or cost of living adjustments. The application window for this position is expected to close after 30 days of posting, but will remain open until filled. 

Your total compensation (pay, benefits, and bonuses) will be adjusted based upon your job classification, hours worked, and length of employment. Please note that the benefits are subject to change. For more information about compensation and benefits, visit https://www.poolcorp.com/careers/compensation-benefits/