Distribution Center Operations Intern

Galloup•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations/Distribution Intern role at The Kendall Group involves contributing to meaningful projects that support warehouse operations, distribution workflow, and overall process efficiency. Interns will gain hands-on experience working alongside operations professionals on real business needs. The Kendall Group offers a 10–12 week paid internship program designed to provide essential experience and knowledge for a career in Operations/Distribution. This is a project-based internship where each intern will own and deliver one or multiple projects from start to finish, addressing a functional gap and driving tangible business value. The program aims to provide valuable experience to students and potential long-term opportunities. Interns will have direct exposure to foundational Operations/Distribution principles, work alongside professionals, and engage in real-world work meaningful to the business and customers. Each intern will have a dedicated manager/trainer, a personal coach, and regular meetings with the internship coordination team. Interns will also have the opportunity to participate in a Kendall Charitable Giving Event and meet executive and senior leadership team members, gaining exposure to various business units and departments.

Requirements

Pursuing an associates, bachelor's or graduate degree at an accredited institution in Business, Supply Chain, Distribution Management, or related field
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
A well-rounded skill set including knowledge of common software packages
Organization skills
Detail-oriented
Ability to see, talk and hear
Ability to sit for 8 hours a day
Must be available to work on-site

Responsibilities

Contribute to meaningful projects that support warehouse operations, distribution workflow, and overall process efficiency
Gain hands-on experience while working alongside operations professionals on real business needs
Own and deliver a project or multiple projects from start to finish
Address a gap within the function and drive tangible value for the business

Benefits

Paid internship program
Employee-owned company
Opportunities to learn and grow
Coaching and mentoring
Dedicated manager/trainer
Personal coach
Regular meetings with a member of the internship coordination team
Opportunity to participate in a Kendall Charitable Giving Event
Opportunity to meet and familiarize yourself with executive and senior leadership team members
Gain exposure to the various business units and departments