About the role#
As a DC Intern, you will partner with management on special projects and support the daily operations of our distribution center. You will assist in the receipt, stocking, order filling, and shipment of merchandise. This role offers exposure to both manual and automated processes within a retail supply chain environment.
What you'll do#
- Help manage and streamline daily operations.
- Lead start-up meetings to share daily volume targets and safety topics.
- Supervise employees who operate rolling stock or automated equipment.
- Use standard operating procedures to solve problems and report issues to management.
- Identify areas for improvement using productivity plans.
- Track quality measurements and provide weekly status reports on projects.
- Maintain employee records and foster positive working relationships.
- Support safety programs to help prevent injuries.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management.
- Strong analytical skills and self-motivation.
- Ability to communicate clearly with all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on precision.
- Experience or interest in conflict resolution and employee relations.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at once and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to work in a team environment.
- Ability to move throughout the distribution center, which may include heavy lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling.
Location & details#
- Location: Blair, Nebraska.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, rolling term.
- This is a 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.
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