Warehouse Operations Intern

Summary

ALDI USA is America’s fastest growing grocery retailer, and they are seeking a Warehouse Operations Intern to provide real-world experience. This internship will involve learning warehouse operations, assisting with training, and collaborating with staff to improve performance and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Acquires knowledge from the training leader to gain a full understanding of the roles and importance of leading by building a culture of excellence
• Learns warehouse operations and collaborates with warehouse staff
• Learns and understands all relevant policies and procedures
• Assists leadership with training and with all administrative tasks
• Takes initiative to create an excellent working environment and improve warehouse associate performance and efficiency
• Attends and assists with interview events and orientations
• Assists the Inventory Control Team with inventory control tasks
• Assists with Waste Walks and Seven Step Problem Solving
• Prepares a presentation along with a report on an area of warehouse operations to be presented to the ALDI executives
• Works closely with members of team to develop subject matter knowledge
• Attends company/team trainings and meetings as appropriate
• Maintains a high level of professionalism by demonstrating excellent attendance, adhering to company guidelines, meeting objectives thoroughly and on time
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• In current pursuit of Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties
• Ability to develop rapport, trust and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of store personnel
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner
• Ability to display initiative and a strong work ethic
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience
• Acts as representation for others by executing delegated tasks
• Ability to prioritize and work under strict deadlines
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures
• Gives attention to detail and follows instructions
• Frequently work in varying temperatures, hot and cold (including outdoor temperatures and refrigerator/freezer environments)
• Continuously standing; frequently required to sit, bend, reach, grip, push, pull, lift, carry and walk throughout the warehouse
• Frequently required to lift and place product weighing up to 45 pounds on pallets at various heights
• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks

Qualifications

Must Haves

• In current pursuit of Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties
• Ability to develop rapport, trust and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of store personnel
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner
• Ability to display initiative and a strong work ethic
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience
• Acts as representation for others by executing delegated tasks
• Ability to prioritize and work under strict deadlines
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures
• Gives attention to detail and follows instructions
• Frequently work in varying temperatures, hot and cold (including outdoor temperatures and refrigerator/freezer environments)
• Continuously standing; frequently required to sit, bend, reach, grip, push, pull, lift, carry and walk throughout the warehouse
• Frequently required to lift and place product weighing up to 45 pounds on pallets at various heights
• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks