Operations Intern 2027

PFG | Performance Good Group•Colorado Springs, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Performance Food Group’s Operations Intern will complete a meaningful project tied to real business needs while gaining exposure to a large food distribution company. The intern will learn about operations that move products safely and efficiently from warehouses to customers, including warehouse operations, transportation, maintenance, quality, planning, engineering, and supply chain strategy. The position supports improvements to business processes and metrics and includes presenting project findings and recommendations to business leaders. The internship runs from June 2027 through August 2027 in Denver, Colorado, and is in person. Compensation is $22 per hour. Students from all majors and backgrounds are welcome to apply; relevant fields include operations management, supply chain management, logistics, business, industrial engineering, hospitality and tourism management, engineering, or a related field.

Requirements

Must be within a 25-mile commuting distance.
Must be a rising junior or rising senior.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Ability to work flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

Rising senior status.
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Majors in operations management, supply chain management, logistics, business, industrial engineering, hospitality and tourism management, engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Gain exposure to warehouse operations, maintenance, quality, planning, transportation engineering, and supply chain strategy.
Support quality and food safety activities, including risk assessments, audits, process improvement, and issue management.
Assist with analyzing and developing supply chain metrics and business processes.
Learn how operating models work across Performance Foodservice, Vistar, and Core-Mark.
Present project findings and recommendations to business leaders.