General Function

The Distribution Center Operations Intern is a support role for the warehouse team with exposure to multiple operational teams and processes. Assist in various operations within the distribution center, supporting inventory management, order fulfillment, shipping, and general warehouse tasks. Gain professional work experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while learning about the logistics and supply chain industry.

Essential Responsibilities

Assist with receiving, sorting, and storing incoming products. Help track and manage inventory levels, ensuring accurate stock counts. Support the preparation and packing of orders for shipment. Contribute to the optimization of workflows and efficiency in the distribution center. Conduct quality checks on products and ensure they meet Company standards. Assist with labeling, scanning, and organizing products within the warehouse. Maintain a clean and organized work environment, following safety protocols. Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to process improvements Support the team with special projects as needed. Hands-on experience in several Distribution Center departments including order fulfillment, shipping, operations, velocity, inventory control, and facilities Utilize data collection and analysis to formulate reports Summarize reports, organize materials, and present findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the leadership team

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled and working to complete a Bachelor's degree in a program related to Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, or related field Ability to read and write reports and business correspondence Ability to effectively present information to peers and management Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel with the ability to create formulas, v-lookups, and pivot tables Must be able to communicate effectively Ability to calculate simple math, percents, and ratios

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The physical demands required to perform the essential responsibilities of this position are as follows. Reasonable accommodations, if necessary and/or as required by law, will be made available.

This position requires the associate to regularly stand, walk, and use hands to handle or touch; frequently talk, hear, and lift up to 50 pounds; and occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach above shoulders, and use the foot to operate a machine to lift more than 100 pounds The position also requires the associate to regularly use electronic scanning devices. The position requires the use of manual and mechanical equipment as needed. Training/certification will be provided as needed. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the associate will occasionally be exposed to sheltered weather conditions and unheated/non-air-conditioned spaces, fumes or airborne particles, and the limited risk of electrical shock. The level of noise in the working environment is moderate to loud. Protective clothing and/or equipment used in this position includes ear protection, eye protection, gloves, and steel-toed shoes Vision requirements include close and distance vision. This position requires regular use of a computer, copier, and other standard office equipment. The level of noise in the office-working environment is quiet. This level of noise in the warehouse environment is moderate to loud.

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement

It is the policy of Batteries Plus to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.