About the role#
This is a 12-week full-time internship focused on the fundamentals of warehouse and distribution management in automated environments. You will work with teams to address operational challenges, support inventory control, and contribute to process improvement projects.
What you'll do#
- Learn warehouse operations including dock and front office processes, labor planning, and appointment scheduling.
- Support process engineering initiatives such as labor standards and continuous improvement projects.
- Assist shift leadership in coordinating warehouse activities to meet service and cost objectives.
- Collaborate with managers to resolve work-related issues and participate in safety training.
- Take part in formal orientations and meetings with staff from various functions.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations.
- Travel to other facilities in the surrounding area as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including project management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to analyze problems and implement solutions while meeting deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with advanced Excel functions like pivot tables and VLOOKUP is preferred.
- Familiarity with data collection, database query tools, and SQL.
Location & details#
- Location: Leesport, Pennsylvania.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- This position requires manual dexterity for computer work and the ability to communicate with others. You may need to lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Some tasks involve visiting warehouse operations in temperatures at or below freezing.
About Americold Logistics, LLC.
Americold Logistics operates a network of temperature-controlled warehouses and transportation services. Founded in 1903, the company manages facilities that store and move refrigerated products for the global food supply chain. It maintains over 230 locations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and employs over 10,000 people.
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