2027 Northeast Branch Intern - Multiple Locations

SRS Distribution Inc. • Riverhead, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Branch Intern provides upcoming graduates with an immersive, hands-on introduction to the culture, service, sales, and operations of a building-products distribution center, with a focus on roofing materials and other building commodities. Over a 10–12-week summer internship, the intern participates in daily branch operations, customer service, product handling, and sales activities while developing knowledge in business, industrial distribution, supply chain, operations, sales, or management. Interns lead a strategically important project and present its outcomes to company executives during a three-day visit to corporate headquarters. The program is intended to support professional development and may lead to consideration for the Company’s full-time Management Trainee Program after graduation.

The intern works under the Branch Manager and collaborates with the branch team and Emerging Talent team. The position is based at a local distribution center in an office and warehouse environment. It involves occasional physical work, including moving materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and occasional travel to corporate headquarters. A limited hybrid-work option may be available, subject to company policies and task requirements.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in a degree program relevant to the business, such as Business, Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, or Management.
• Be expected to graduate within two semesters after completing the internship.
• Have a record of notable work experience, team involvement, and leadership in school or at work.
• Provide strong references validating work ethic and conduct.
• Be available for a full-time, hands-on internship lasting 10–12 weeks between May and August.
• Be available for a three-day corporate headquarters visit to present a project to executives.
• Be willing and able to perform physical tasks, including occasional lifting of building materials.
• Have computer proficiency, strategic thinking, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Hold a valid driver's license, have reliable transportation and a satisfactory driving record, and be able to pass criminal and driving background checks and a pre-employment drug test.
• Be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Progress toward a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Finance, or a related field.
• Previous internship, leadership, or other relevant experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and familiarity with warehouse management software.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of or experience in distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of building materials, especially roofing materials.
• Drive, initiative, integrity, and professionalism.
• At least one year of customer service experience.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other warehouse machinery.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to daily operations at a multi-million-dollar distribution center under the guidance of the Branch Manager and branch team.
• Learn and participate in receiving products, moving products within the warehouse, loading trucks, dispatch, delivery, phone-based customer service, and order entry.
• Shadow an experienced Territory Manager in outside sales and observe sales meetings.
• Lead strategically important projects and present project outcomes to executive leadership.
• Attend a required three-day visit to corporate headquarters to present project outcomes to the senior leadership team.
• Engage in a hands-on internship and pursue learning and development that may prepare the intern for post-graduation opportunities.
• Perform occasional physical tasks, including moving building materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Follow applicable safety regulations and work collaboratively with branch staff, warehouse personnel, sales, and senior management.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly or bi-weekly pay
• Discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, and floating time
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Optional long-term disability
• Optional additional life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern