Spring 2027 Logistics Co-op

McKenney's

Atlanta, GAInternship
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Atlanta, GA
Job type
Internship
Posted
Oct 15
4 days ago
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McKenney's

Construction · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

McKenney's has a long history of success in hiring Co-ops and supporting their evolution into industry leaders. Many of our current senior leaders began their journey in the Co-op program.

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What you'll do

  • Collaborate in a team environment under the guidance of leaders in the Logistics and Manufacturing Groups.
  • Support Project Managers and Foremen in developing innovative procurement and delivery strategies, ensuringtimely and accurate movement of materials from shops, vendors, and warehouses to job sites.
  • Work with our Shop Superintendents to understand current processes and identify and minimize waste by applying LEAN principles.
  • Leverage historical and real-time data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and prioritize high-impact process improvement initiatives across logistics operations.
  • Communicate effectively across all levels of the business from front-line personnel to executive leadership tailoring communications to fit audience needs and drive buy-in across the organization.

What you need

  • Candidates who can workthreeor morefull-timesemesters.

Key skills

teamwork skillsdata analyticsLEAN principlesmultitasking skillsEffective communicatorSelf-motivateddetail focusedprioritize tasks

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JOB SUMMARY As a Co-op, you will be part of the team from day one and given training and tasks that are important and impactful to our projects' success. Success in this role depends on the Co-op’s initiative and teamwork skills. A successful Co-op will learn how to negotiate contracts with subcontractors, research supply chain alternatives, and perform data analytics to analyze trends. Top achieving Co-ops will have the opportunity to manage a new process improvement project from idea generation to final implementation under the guidance of the Logistics Manager. McKenney's has a long history of success in hiring Co-ops and supporting their evolution into industry leaders. Many of our current senior leaders began their journey in the Co-op program. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate in a team environment under the guidance of leaders in the Logistics and Manufacturing Groups. Support Project Managers and Foremen in developing innovative procurement and delivery strategies, ensuring timely and accurate movement of materials from shops, vendors, and warehouses to job sites. Work with our Shop Superintendents to understand current processes and identify and minimize waste by applying LEAN principles. Leverage historical and real-time data to identify trends, inform decision-making, and prioritize high-impact process improvement initiatives across logistics operations. Communicate effectively across all levels of the business from front-line personnel to executive leadership tailoring communications to fit audience needs and drive buy-in across the organization. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Candidates must be enrolled in a Co-op program at an accredited school majoring in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Construction Management, or a related degree. • Candidates must complete at least two full-time , alternating Co-op rotations before graduation and should avoid a full courseload while working, which may delay graduation. 1 st Rotation: Spring 2027 2 nd Rotation: Fall 2027 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Self-motivated, team-oriented, and detail focused. Productive in fast-paced environments with strong multitasking skills. Able to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage workload efficiently. Effective communicator across diverse teams, including PMs, drafting, field staff, and fabrication shops. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Candidates who can work three or more full-time semesters. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment. No or limited exposure to physical risk; occasional jobsite visits may require climbing permanent and temporary stairs/ladders, passenger use of hoists, and navigating active construction areas. Light physical effort handling average weight objects up to 50 pounds may be required occasionally. Moving Safety Forward, our initiative for continuous improvements in our safety culture, reminds us that we are on a journey toward a zero-incident culture. In all we do, we must work to build a partnership with our employees, customers and business associates that empowers them all with the ability to do their jobs safely. McKenney’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or gender identity. McKenney’s is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace.

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