Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage · 10,001+ employees
Americold is a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics and real estate, with a more than 120-year legacy of innovation and reliability. With more than 230 facilities across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America – totaling approximately 1.4 billion refrigerated cubic feet – Americold ensures the safe, efficient movement of refrigerated products worldwide.
Our facilities are an integral part of the global food supply chain, connecting producers, processors, distributors, and retailers with tailored, value-added services supported by responsive and reliable supply chains. Americold delivers world-class service that creates lasting value for our customers and the communities we serve.
What You'll Do
You will participate in a 12-week full-time internship focused on learning the
fundamentals of warehouse and distribution management within automated warehouse
environments. You will contribute to process engineering and improvement
initiatives, collaborate with teams and leaders to address operational
challenges, and support inventory control and compliance activities. Occasional
travel to other facilities in the surrounding area may be required.
Essential Functions
* Learn and apply warehouse and facility operations, including dock and front
office processes, labor and transportation planning, appointment scheduling,
and inventory control.
* Support process engineering and improvement initiatives such as labor
standards and continuous improvement projects.
* Assist shift leadership in coordinating and monitoring warehouse activities
for assigned work teams to ensure service and cost objectives are met.
* Collaborate with teams and managers to help resolve work-related issues and
participate in safety training.
* Participate in formal orientations, trainings, and informal meetings with
workforce members from various functions.
* Adhere to and ensure compliance with all company policies and all federal,
state, and local OSHA regulations.
* Travel to other facilities in the surrounding area as required.
* Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.
What Experience and Education You Need
* Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing an
undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or
Operations.
* Demonstrated leadership experience in academic or professional settings,
including project management responsibilities.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
for data analysis and reporting.
* Ability to analyze problems and implement solutions in a fast-paced
environment while meeting deadlines.
What Could Set You Apart
* Proficiency in advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and
data analysis.
* Familiarity with data collection methods and database query tools.
* Knowledge of SQL.
* Effective verbal and written communication.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
* Creative and strategic thinking skills.
Physical Requirements
* Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs,
reaching, and/or bending.
* Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical
office work, including the operation of computers, telephones, and similar
equipment.
* Requires ability to comprehend and communicate with others verbally and/or in
writing.
* May require travel by automobile and airplane for business.
* May require visits to warehouse operations in temperatures at or below
freezing.
* May require the occasional lifting, carrying, positioning, and/or moving of
objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
The Company’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible
compensation at the time of posting for this position is $22.00 hourly.
Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex
sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic
information disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected
category under applicable federal state and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.
Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World.
For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors,
and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+
facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global
leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers
feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose. We value
customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s
growth and well-being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company
that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.