2027 Summer Internship | Operations - Union City, CA

Women of the Vine & Spirits; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is seeking an Operations Internship in Union City, CA for May 2027 to July 2027. The role covers warehouse operations, inventory control, demand planning, and logistics support. The program emphasizes hands-on experience across multiple SCM functions.

The internship offers exposure to distribution systems, teamwork, and real-world learning with leadership mentorship. Compensation is $25 per hour, with final offers based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Reside in the vicinity of the internship or have ability to obtain housing
• 21 years of age or older at the start of the internship
• Preferred degrees: Business Administration/Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects
• Teamwork approach to accomplishing goals
• Attention to details
• Self-starter & demonstrated leadership experience
• Working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to secure and maintain a valid driver's license and auto-liability insurance in accordance with state laws
• Ability to secure and maintain a State Sales Permit in accordance with state laws

Responsibilities

• Warehouse Management
• Inventory Management
• Demand Planning
• Replenishment
• Inbound Transportation
• Delivery
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Fleet Management
• SCM Technology

Skills

Warehouse Management

Inventory Management

Demand Planning

Replenishment

Inbound Transportation

Delivery

Environmental Health and Safety

Fleet Management

SCM Technology

Education

Business Administration/Management

Logistics

Operations Management

Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

What You Need To Know

Company: Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

Location: Union City, CA

Other: HR/Admin

Who we are looking for

December 2027 or May 2028 graduates

Dates of Summer Internship

May 17th - July 30th, 2027

Desired Majors

Business Administration/Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering

Internship Location

Union City, CA

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people - and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer's isn't just one of Forbes' Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer's is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

By joining Southern Glazer's, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Southern Glazer's offers a competitive compensation package with an hourly pay rate of $25 / hour. In determining a final offer, the company will evaluate a specific candidate's education, skills and experience and will make an offer appropriately.

Overview

Southern Glazer's Operations function involves management of the physical flow of our products from the original point of manufacturing to the final point of purchase at the retailer. Our structured Operations internship program is designed to expose students to the wine and spirits beverage distribution system and the role Operations play to enable business capabilities. Students will finish the internship having gained a broad experience across various Operations functions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Warehouse Management
• Inventory Management
• Demand Planning
• Replenishment
• Inbound Transportation
• Delivery
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Fleet Management
• SCM Technology

Minimum Qualifications

• Reside in the vicinity of the internship or have ability to obtain housing
• 21 years of age or older at the start of the internship
• Preferred degrees: Business Administration/Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects
• Teamwork approach to accomplishing goals
• Attention to details
• Self-starter & demonstrated leadership experience
• Working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to secure and maintain a valid driver's license and auto-liability insurance in accordance with state laws
• Ability to secure and maintain a State Sales Permit in accordance with state laws

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Aff SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges. If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at [e-mail]