About the role#
As a DC HR Intern, you will partner with management on special projects within the distribution center. You will help manage and streamline daily operations, including the receipt, stocking, order filling, and shipment of merchandise. This role involves working on-site in Scottsville, Kentucky.
What you'll do#
- Conduct start-up meetings to share daily volume and safety topics.
- Supervise employees operating rolling stock or automated equipment.
- Use standard operating procedures to resolve problems and report issues to management.
- Identify improvement areas using productivity improvement plan processes.
- Review quality measurements and provide weekly status reports to management.
- Maintain positive employee relations and daily employee records.
- Support safety programs to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries.
- Move throughout the distribution center to monitor merchandise flow, which may require lifting, bending, or kneeling.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical skills and self-motivation.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Commitment to detail and precision.
- Skills in conflict resolution and one-to-one communication.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Willingness to work in a team environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Scottsville, Kentucky.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, rolling term.
- Paid internship.
About Dollar General
Dollar General operates a retail chain with approximately 20,000 stores across the United States. Founded in 1939, the company is based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. It sells a mix of private label goods and national brands. The organization employs over 100,000 people.
How to get in at Dollar General
Securing an internship at Dollar General requires speed because early applicants often reach recruiters before the volume of candidates becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, which helps you apply among the first. This approach ensures your materials are seen while the hiring team is still building their initial shortlist. Reaching out to the people behind the roles is another effective tactic to improve your visibility. Intern Insider surfaces the specific recruiters managing these positions, allowing you to connect directly to ask about the role or a potential referral. This direct line of communication often yields better response rates than submitting a resume into a general queue.
