About the role#
This is a paid, full-time Human Resources Internship based in Bear, Delaware for Summer 2027. You will work on-site to gain professional experience while training across various departments to understand company workflows and business needs. You are expected to work a minimum of 350 hours during the internship tenure. Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship for this role.
What you'll do#
- Take ownership of assigned individual projects and participate in a collaborative team project with other interns.
- Define problems, collect data, and perform analysis to determine effective solutions.
- Review, update, and track various reports.
- Apply lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in your work.
- Present your research, findings, and recommendations at the end of the internship.
- Attend business, company-specific, and personal development training events.
- Maintain responsibility for the workplace safety of yourself and your co-workers.
- Travel as needed, as this role may require minimal overnight travel.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time student in good standing at an accredited college or university.
- A minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Criminal Justice, Supply Chain Management, Psychology, or a related field.
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Prior leadership experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Bear, Delaware.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
About Dot Foods
Dot Foods is a food industry consolidator founded in 1960. It operates as a private, family-owned business based in Mt. Sterling, Illinois. The company manages a supply chain network that reaches all 50 states and more than 50 countries. It maintains 13 distribution centers across the United States and additional locations in Canada. The firm employs over 4,000 people.
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