Summer 2026 Operations Internship - Rapid City, SD

Builders FirstSource • Rapid City, SD

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About The Position

Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. 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.

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

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

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees