Description
Distribution Internship Overview:
The Distribution Internship involves learning and completing multiple tasks involving inventory management, order processing, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality procedures. The internship program runs from early June through the mid-August each year. Work days will be Tuesday – Thursday and approx. 30 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Receiving and Processing Shipments: Inspect incoming deliveries, check for damage, and verify compliance with company standards.
- Inventory Management: Assist with tracking stock levels, organizing products, and maintaining accurate records, databases, and filing systems.
- Order Fulfillment: Participate in picking, packing, and preparing shipments for dispatch.
- Warehouse Operations: Assist with various tasks like loading and unloading trucks, organizing the warehouse, and ensuring efficient workflow.
- Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of inventory, shipments, and other relevant information.
- Communication and Collaboration: Communicate with suppliers, clients, and internal teams to ensure seamless operations.
- Safety and Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures, and participate in training programs.
- Clerical Support: Provide basic office and clerical support to the warehouse team.
- Training and Development: Gain hands-on experience in various warehouse departments, including order fulfillment, shipping, and inventory control.
- Special Projects: Work on special projects with a mentor's support.
- Process Improvement: Assist with identifying and implementing improvements in warehouse processes.
Requirements
Skills and Qualifications:
- Must be a high school graduate, diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have good attendance record and reliable transportation.
- Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently
- Physical ability to lift and move goods
- A willingness to learn and adapt to new situations
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Basic computer skills (experience with inventory systems a plus)
- Ability to lift and move heavy items (up to 50 lbs)
- Good teamwork abilities.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
- Ability to bend, reach, twist, and grip items while working at a desk.
- Ability to lift up to twenty-five (50) pounds occasionally.
Work Environment:
- Warehouse environment with potential exposure to varying temperatures.
- Standing, walking, and lifting throughout the shift.
- Use of standard warehouse equipment and tools.
Additional Duties:
Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.
Indian Preference Exercised
Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 1 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B).
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