Warehouse Operations Intern (Part Time)

Summary

Job title: Warehouse Operations Intern (Part Time)

Department: Riverside - RIS

Description

Summary:

The Warehouse Operations Intern is a part-time position designed for college students seeking hands-on experience in supply chain, operations, logistics, inventory management, and business operations. This role combines day-to-day warehouse responsibilities with exposure to broader business functions, providing students with practical experience while contributing to the success of our distribution and fulfillment operations.

Interns will work alongside warehouse and operations professionals to support receiving, inventory management, order fulfillment, shipping, process improvement initiatives, and operational analysis. In addition to warehouse responsibilities, interns will gain insight into how warehouse operations impact customer service, financial performance, inventory investment, and overall business success. This position offers students an opportunity to develop professional skills, business acumen, and operational knowledge while earning income during their academic studies.

What you’ll gain:

• Mentorship from operations and business leadership

• Opportunities to contribute ideas and process improvements

• Experience that can support future careers in operations, supply chain, logistics, business management, manufacturing, finance, or project management

• Real-world experience in professional warehouse and business operations

Schedule:

• Part-time, flexible scheduling around academic commitments

• Approximately [15-25] hours per week Additional hours may be available during semester breaks and summer periods

Royal Industrial Solutions is part of Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc., one of North America’s largest privately owned electrical distributors. Under the Royal brand, we are a leader in the distribution of automation and electrical hardware, software, and services, providing industrial customers with a one-stop shop for all of their needs. Our mission is to empower the industrial community to become the best version of themselves so that they can survive and thrive.

Reports to: General Manager and Warehouse Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in California Baptist University

• Ability to work a consistent part-time schedule during the academic year (16-25 hours/week)

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

• Desire to work in teams

• Basic computer proficiency

• Ability to lift up to [50] pounds and perform physical warehouse activities

• Current, valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

• Interest in continuous improvement and business processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in business, sales, supply chain, operations, logistics, engineering, finance, or related fields

• Prior work experience in a team environment

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications

• Interest in continuous improvement and business processes

Working Conditions:

Your work will primarily be in a warehouse setting where you will be asked to lift up to 50 lbs and operate material handling equipment. Unconditioned warehouse environment and outdoor conditions including sometimes extreme hot/cold temperatures

Part-time Schedule

• Flexible scheduling around academic commitments

• Approximately [15-25] hours per week

• Additional hours may be available during semester breaks and summer periods

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Essential Job Functions:

Warehouse Operations

• Verify order accuracy and maintain quality standards

• Maintain warehouse organization and cleanliness

• Perform hot-shot deliveries

• Identify and report inventory discrepancies or operational issues

• Ship orders with 3rd party carriers (UPS, FedEx, couriers, etc.)

Inventory Management & Supply Chain Learning

• Assist in monitoring inventory accuracy and product movement

• Support efforts to reduce inventory discrepancies

• Learn how inventory decisions affect customer service and business performance

Business & Professional Development Components

• Participate in periodic meetings with operations leadership

• Assist with data collection and reporting related to warehouse performance

• Complete a capstone improvement project or operational analysis during the internship period

Internship Learning Project

As part of the internship experience, each intern will complete an Operations Improvement Project focused on identifying and improving a warehouse or business process. This project is designed to provide real-world experience applying classroom concepts to operational challenges while developing analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills. Working alongside warehouse and operations leadership, interns will observe processes, gather data, identify opportunities for improvement, and present recommendations for enhancing operational performance.

Potential project topics may include:

• Inventory accuracy improvements

• Receiving and put-away processes

• Process documentation and standardization

• Warehouse KPI tracking and reporting

• Warehouse and distribution operations

• Inventory control and management practices

• Operational performance metrics and KPIs

• Professional communication and teamwork

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking in a business environment

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

Compensation Range:

The compensation range for this position is $22 to $22 hourly.