Distribution Center Operations Intern

Galloup; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kendall Group in Portage, MI offers a 10-12 week paid Operations/Distribution internship. You will support warehouse operations and distribution workflows under experienced professionals.

This project-based program assigns a real project or projects from start to finish, with a dedicated mentor and regular meetings with internship staff. Education requirements include pursuing an associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Distribution Management, or a related field,

Qualifications

• Education: Pursuing an associates, bachelor’s or graduate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Distribution Management, or related field; GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Analytics/Computer Skills: A well-rounded skill set including knowledge of common software packages, organization skills, and attention to detail.
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: As described, including ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on-site.

Responsibilities

• Support warehouse operations and distribution workflows.
• Collaborate with operations professionals on real business needs and drive process improvements.

Skills

Analytics/Computer Skills

Education

Business/Supply Chain degree (associates/bachelors/grad)

GPA 3.0+

Job description

About The Kendall Group

The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Why The Kendall Group?

Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you’ll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We’re that company where people stay! We’re proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you’ll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.

Role Summary: The Operations/Distribution Intern role will contribute to meaningful projects that support warehouse operations, distribution workflow, and overall process efficiency, gaining hands‑on experience while working alongside operations professionals on real business needs.

What you can expect:

The Kendall Group offers a 10-12 week paid internship program where you are provided with the experience and knowledge essential for a career within Operations/Distribution. This is a project-based internship, where each intern will own and deliver a project or multiple projects from start to finish during their time with The Kendall Group. Each project will be addressing a gap within the function and driving tangible value for the business. This program has been highly successful at giving valuable experience to students as well as providing potential long‑term opportunities within the company.

This unique program allows individuals the opportunity for direct exposure to foundational Operations/Distribution principles and work alongside Operations/Distribution professionals. Our internship program is designed to ensure you have an optimal experience by doing real world work that is meaningful to our business and customers. You will have a dedicated manager/trainer, personal coach, and regular meetings with a member of the internship coordination team. You will have the opportunity to experience our passion about giving back to the community by participating in a Kendall Charitable Giving Event. During your internship at Kendall, you’ll have the chance to meet and familiarize yourself with our executive and senior leadership team members, as well as gain exposure to the various business units and departments that make up our organization.

Competencies you possess:

• Service Excellence
• Results, Action Oriented
• Accountability and responsibility
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Decision Quality
• Displaying Technical Expertise
• Time Management

What you’ll need:

• Education: Pursuing an associates, bachelor’s or graduate degree at an accredited institution in Business, Supply Chain, Distribution Management, or related field; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Analytics/Computer Skills: A well-rounded skill set including knowledge of common software packages, organization skills, and the general nature of being detail-oriented
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent sitting, driving, and getting in and out of a vehicle
• Ability to see/sit/stand/walk/talk and hear
• Ability to lift/move/carry up to 50lbs
• Ability to stand for 8 hours a day
• Ability to climb stairs and step ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel

• Physical Environment: Normal office environment; warehouse, fabrication environment and exposure to moving equipment
• Location: Must be available to work on-site

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.