Design Air Summer Internship
Join the Design Air team for a paid 12-week summer internship. Our summer internship program will help shape your supply chain management, industrial distribution, or operations future. You will gain hands on experience and do meaningful work in a rewarding, supportive environment. In this program you will be exposed to operations, inventory, communications, sales, and ERP systems all in a warehouse setting.
What You Will Learn
Warehouse Operations
- Learn the operation process of the warehouse and the different departments of shipping and receiving
- Pull orders accurately as assigned for daily deliveries and transfers using an RF scanner
- Receive inbound product from vendors
- Stage orders according to truck location and verify the accuracy of pallets, etc.
- Load trucks for daily and special deliveries
- Process order transfers and modify orders in P21
- Recognize damaged product at any point in the process and take appropriate action
- Operate a forklift or other warehouse machinery
- Process any shipments via UPS / FedEx / Speedee
- Assist customers and / or drivers in loading materials into vehicles and trucks
Delivery Operations (if eligible and interested)
Drive non-CDL straight truck and follow all safety procedures per company policyDeliver and unload products to customer locations in a timely mannerKeep complete and accurate records and logs of all driving and deliveriesBe proficient and perform the proper procedures for performing pre-trip and post-trip inspectionsProvide excellent customer serviceCustomer Service and Sales
Promptly answer incoming telephone calls, emails, and text messages from customers while providing excellent customer service and follow-up as neededEnter sales orders into P21 ERP system accuratelyAssist customers in person with placing orders and answer questions at Will-Call counter as needed to support the team and ensure the best customer serviceProvide information on products, availability, pricing, applications, and delivery in a prompt and accurate mannerGenerate customer orders via phone and in person through recommending products based on their specific needs ensuring accuracy of entry into P21 ERP systemProvide accurate information regarding item availability and timeline of ordering directly from vendors if requiredOpportunity to shadow and ride along with our Territory Managers to gain outside sales experienceBusiness Analytics
Generate cycle counts and process inventory adjustmentsReview operational costing for leadership teamAssist in report creation and analysisAssist in any occurring warehouse projects as neededGain knowledge of a premier distribution software programWork with the warranty team to understand and assist in the warranty claims departmentJob Requirements
Must be over the age of 18Willingness to work 40-45 hours per weekHigh attention to detailAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to follow direction and safe operating proceduresAbility to be trained to use forklifts and other warehouse equipmentValid drivers license and good driving record preferred but not requiredEducational Requirements and / or Experience Required
Must be enrolled in a Supply Chain Management, Industrial Distribution, or Business Operations degree, or a closely related program / fieldExperience working in a fast-paced, distribution or warehouse environment preferred, but not requiredPhysical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively throughout the shift without assistance (weight varies based on product) and work at heights of 20 ft. on a regular basisContinuous walking, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, carryingWorking in an unconditioned warehouseBenefits of an Internship with Design Air!
PAID internshipEligibility for our warehouse operations incentive programReal business experienceHands on learning and trainingGreat resume builderPotential for full-time opportunity post-graduation!401k contribution and company matchGain experience in a growing and sustainable industryDesign Air is committed to empowering employees to deliver exceptional services, recognizing that our people are at the core of our business philosophy. We believe that investing in employee development is essential to our success and to the satisfaction of our customers.
