Operations Internship - Rapid City, SD (Summer 2027)

Builders FirstSource•Rapid City, SD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Intern will play an integral role in evaluating and enhancing the performance of our Yard & Delivery department in Rapid City, SD. This project-based internship offers a unique opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world construction supply environment – ideal for students studying Construction Management, Construction Science, Inventory Procurement & Management, or related disciplines. You’ll work closely with our team to identify opportunities for operational improvement and efficiency while also performing general administrative procedures. The goal: to help make our Yard & Delivery operations best-in-class within our market. To gain a fresh, analytical perspective on our daily operations and discover improvement opportunities that may go unnoticed due to familiarity with existing processes. The intern will collaborate across the team to evaluate, document, and recommend enhancements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and team productivity.

Requirements

Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain, or related field.
GPA of 3.0 or higher; juniors and seniors strongly encouraged to apply.
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a hands-on, field environment.

Responsibilities

Operational Immersion: Work alongside the dispatcher and yard foreman to understand daily workflows, from load building to truck dispatch and material delivery.
Process Evaluation: Review and analyze existing Yard & Delivery processes, identifying inefficiencies, potential risks, and improvement opportunities.
Error Prevention & Efficiency: Develop recommendations to eliminate load-building errors and catch issues early—before trucks are loaded or materials leave the yard.
Documentation & Reporting: Record findings, summarize observations, and propose actionable solutions in collaboration with the operations team.
Collaboration & Communication: Participate in regular check-ins and feedback sessions with the manager and market leadership team to ensure progress and alignment.