Material Controller Intern

Nebraska Public Power District•York, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship supports the physical handling of construction and maintenance materials at the York Central Stores warehouse. The intern assists with warehouse operations by pulling materials for resupply, issues, transfers, and replenishment into designated storage locations. Accuracy and attention to detail are important to maintain the integrity of warehouse inventory and to schedule and coordinate deliveries for internal and external customers. The internship is scheduled from May 2027 to August 2027, based on school calendar dates. The role involves working safely, coordinating with Material Coordination Leaders and the Inventory Controller, and supporting customers and warehouse workflows. Travel may be required up to 25%, typically within Nebraska, with no or minimal overnight stays (less than three per month).

Requirements

Be enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university, carrying a minimum of 12 credits, with a major in business management or supply chain management.
Maintain enrollment during the internship.

Nice To Haves

Junior or senior status is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work safely and follow stores policies and work procedures; maintain working knowledge of the safety manual, construction standards, stock code catalog, and SAP transactions.
Work with Material Coordination Leaders and the Inventory Controller, and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external Retail and Wholesale customers.
Pull, load, and unload material for resupply, work orders, requisitions, projects, and transfer requests.
Package and label outbound shipments and record them in SAP.
Put away material received from work orders and transfers to Central Stores, and complete special assignments as requested by Coordinators.
Inspect materials for damage and file claims when necessary.
Verify orders are complete, generate received reports, label materials, and place them in the proper storage locations.
Receive incoming materials delivered by carriers or NPPD trucks.
Deliver materials to customers as requested.
Conduct inventory cycle counts and spot counts, and maintain primary and secondary bin locations.
Clean bin locations, rotate or rearrange materials, and relocate materials when appropriate.
Maintain good housekeeping and report work areas that are unsafe or need housekeeping.
Perform other duties as assigned.