About the role#
The Distribution Center Supervisor Internship provides hands-on experience in distribution operations. You will work within a PACCAR Parts facility, engaging with division activities and department meetings. This role offers visibility across the organization, and you will present your accomplishments to senior management at the end of the term.
What you'll do#
- Assist with supervisory duties, including scheduling workloads, assigning tasks, and monitoring associate performance.
- Help recommend improvements for production methods, equipment, and safety.
- Build standard work documentation to support supervisory procedures.
- Develop metrics and databases to track facility performance.
- Support projects focused on safety, quality, and productivity.
- Travel to other distribution centers to support continuous improvement work.
- Handle miscellaneous project tasks as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in college, with junior or senior standing preferred.
- Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Operations Management.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong interpersonal and group presentation skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively under pressure.
- Ability to work in both office and warehouse environments.
- Ability to move, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs and work at heights up to 30 feet.
- Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely.
- Experience with warehouse equipment, forklift operation, or Six Sigma training is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Louisville, Kentucky.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Compensation: $25.00 per hour for undergraduate students or $30.00 per hour for graduate students.
- Benefits: Includes 401k with company match, medical, dental, and vision plans, and sick leave.
About PACCAR
PACCAR designs and manufactures light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks. Its primary brands include Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF. The company also produces diesel engines, provides financial services, and manages a global parts distribution network. Based in Bellevue, Washington, the organization operates worldwide with a workforce of over 19,000 employees.
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