Warehouse Operations Intern - Current College Student - Valparaiso Warehouse

Our Warehouse Operations Internship provides more real-world experience than any other position out there. You will learn what makes us America’s fastest growing grocery retailer and why joining our team is the best opportunity in the country. Successful completion of this internship may lead select individuals to a full-time opportunity upon graduation.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Acquires knowledge from the training leader to gain a full understanding of the roles and importance of leading by building a culture of excellence.

• Learns warehouse operations and collaborates with warehouse staff.

• Learns and understands all relevant policies and procedures. 

• Assists leadership with training and with all administrative tasks. 

• Takes initiative to create an excellent working environment and improve warehouse associate performance and efficiency.

• Attends and assists with interview events and orientations.

• Assists the Inventory Control Team with inventory control tasks. 

• Assists with Waste Walks and Seven Step Problem Solving.

• Prepares a presentation along with a report on an area of warehouse operations to be presented to the ALDI executives.

• Works closely with members of team to develop subject matter knowledge.

• Attends company/team trainings and meetings as appropriate.

• Maintains a high level of professionalism by demonstrating excellent attendance, adhering to company guidelines, meeting objectives thoroughly and on time.

• Other duties as assigned.

ALDI ACTS Competencies:

• Acts as a Business Owner: Takes ownership of the district and strives to understand the key business drivers to capitalize on opportunities and run an efficient and successful business that serves customers and contributes to the growth of the district, division and overall ALDI organization.
• Demonstrates a Positive Attitude and Resilience: Adapts positively to pressure, setbacks, challenges and change in order to achieve and sustain peak personal effectiveness.
• Develops Others: Takes action to ensure that individuals and the team have the necessary skills and behaviors to perform optimally and meet strategic goals now and in the future.
• Drives for Success: Focuses on delivering excellent performance by proactively taking concrete actions, persistently overcoming obstacles to improve results, and driving to ensure accuracy and reduce inconsistencies, risks and errors through monitoring, and complying with standards and procedures.
• Focuses on the Customer: Seeks to understand customer needs to create value, drives the team to maintain focus on internal and external customers.
• Leads & Aligns: Creates an energizing environment that supports the success of the store by providing direction, motivation, clarity, resources and support to excel in the current environment and in times of change.
• Sustains High Performance: Sets clear performance expectations and monitors progress against standards with a focus on achieving excellent results.

Education and Experience:

• In current pursuit of Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.

Job Qualifications:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Ability to develop rapport, trust and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of store personnel.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group.
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner.
• Ability to display initiative and a strong work ethic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
• Acts as representation for others by executing delegated tasks.
• Ability to prioritize and work under strict deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Gives attention to detail and follows instructions.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently work in varying temperatures, hot and cold (including outdoor temperatures and refrigerator/freezer environments).

• Continuously standing; frequently required to sit, bend, reach, grip, push, pull, lift, carry and walk throughout the warehouse. 

• Frequently required to lift and place product weighing up to 45 pounds on pallets at various heights. 

Travel:

• Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.