Distribution Center Standardization Intern

SRS Distribution•McKinney, TX

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Branch Standardization Intern will play an integral role in supporting operational improvements across distribution center and yard operations. Interns will gain hands-on exposure to branch workflows by observing daily operations, documenting best practices, and helping develop simple, scalable standards that improve efficiency and consistency across locations. This internship provides practical experience in operations, process improvement, and supply chain management while offering the opportunity to work closely with field teams and supply chain leadership. Internship Overview: 10–12-week program beginning Summer 2026 Full-time, 40 hours per week; Monday–Friday schedule Competitive hourly pay Where You’ll Work: This position will include onsite work within branch and distribution center environments, collaborating with field operations teams and supply chain leadership.

Requirements

Strong observational and problem-solving skills
Interest in operations, supply chain, or process improvement
Ability to organize information and document processes clearly
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Detail-oriented with a practical, hands-on mindset
Curious and proactive with a willingness to learn from field teams
Ability to provide an unofficial transcript
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Distribution, Business, or a related field
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Comfortable working in warehouse, yard, or distribution center environments
Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Observe daily distribution center and yard operations to understand current workflows and operational processes.
Document best practices and help develop simple, easy-to-follow workflows that improve efficiency and consistency across branches.
Help build practical tools such as checklists, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and layout guides that support operational execution in areas such as inventory management, shipping, receiving, and yard organization.
Support early standardization initiatives by helping organize storage, labeling, and staging practices.
Test improvement ideas, gather feedback, and help refine processes based on real-world input.
Compile insights, process documentation, and recommendations and present your findings to Supply Chain leadership.